ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354432
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| Date: | Saturday 23 May 1998 |
| Time: | 06:50 LT |
| Type: |  Aerostar S81A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7165E |
| MSN: | S81A-3004 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 90 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 11 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Strasburg, PA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (37PA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The balloon experienced a fire while preparing for takeoff. The pilot stated that after the accident, he shut off the balloon's propane tanks, and tried tightening all the propane fittings to prevent another fire. Examination of the balloon's fuel delivery and storage systems did not reveal the fire's fuel source.
Probable Cause: A fire of undetermined origin.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98LA114
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 14:20 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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