ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133925
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| Date: | Thursday 12 October 1995 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Aerostar Raven S49A |
| Owner/operator: | Lee Well, Ltd. |
| Registration: | N6348X |
| MSN: | S49A-3060 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming%20IO-360-A4K |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ark, VA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | , VA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The flight instructor reported that in an attempt to conserve fuel in the on-board fuel tank, he inflated the balloon for flight using an external fuel tank. He stated that when he attempted to disconnect the external fuel tank hose, the residual fuel ignited. The flight instructor and dual student exited the balloon, and the balloon lifted off the ground. The balloon remained airborne, unmanned, for about one mile before it touched down. Postaccident examination of the balloon revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction. The flight instructor stated that the accident could have been prevented if the pilot light was turned off before switching fuel hose connections from external fuel tank to on-board fuel tank.
Probable Cause: the flight instructor's improper procedures while inflating the balloon using an external fuel source, and the fuel leak.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB BFO96LA009
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 09-Apr-2024 11:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Plane category, Accident report] |
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