ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354664
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| Date: | Friday 27 March 1998 |
| Time: | 19:50 LT |
| Type: |  Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B-15 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N31226 |
| MSN: | F8B-S17 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 103 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Elk Garden, VA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Abingdon, VA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he received a weather briefing prior to departure. A tape of the weather briefing was not available, but a check of the weather available to the briefer revealed that high winds, and gusty conditions were forecast for the general area. The pilot reported that he encountered these conditions after departure, and during the landing, the basket was dragged for 438 feet. About 34 miles southwest at Bristol, TN, the wind was reported to be from 200 degrees at 10 gusting 18 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper weather evaluation. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98LA085
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 16:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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