ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375532
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| Date: | Saturday 1 March 1986 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Balloon Works 8B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N74176 |
| MSN: | F8B-45 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Round Rock, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Austin, TX |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE BALLOON WAS DAMAGED DURING LANDING IN A WIND OF 15 KTS GUSTING TO 40 KTS. THE PLT SAID THAT THE SURFACE WIND INCREASED DURING THE FLT. THE BALLOON WAS BLOWN ABOUT 900 YDS WHILE DRAGGING THE BASKET ACROSS A GRASS FIELD DURING THE LANDING.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW86LRG15
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 06:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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