ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 373305
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| Date: | Sunday 5 April 1987 |
| Time: | 07:40 LT |
| Type: |  Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 |
| Owner/operator: | Sedona Redrock Balloon Advent. |
| Registration: | N3750D |
| MSN: | FS027 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 370 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Phoenix, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A PLEASURE BALLOON RIDE, THE BALLOON LIFTED OFF IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION THEN SHIFTED TO A SOUTH EASTERLY DIRECTION. THE PLT FELT THAT THE BALLOONS RESPONSE TIME FOR ADEQUATE LIFT TOOK TOO LONG. THE BALLOON BEGAN DRIFTING TOWARD 50 TO 60 FT POWER LINES. THE PLT DECIDED AT APRX 50 FT AGL TO LAND THE BALLOON. THE PILOT PULLED THE TOP OUT OF THE BALLOON WHICH DESCENDED RAPIDLY COLLIDING WITH THE TERRAIN. THE BALLOON CAME TO REST APRX 100 FT FROM THE POWER LINES.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX87LA168
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 11:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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