ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356594
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| Date: | Tuesday 8 October 1996 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  Aerostar RX 8 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3581D |
| MSN: | RX8-3023 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1989 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 508 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Albuquerque, NM -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Corales, NM |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said that while aloft, surface winds increased to 15 knots, and he briefed his passengers on high wind landing procedures. The balloon touched down and the basket tipped over. One passenger fell against another passenger and fractured his leg.
Probable Cause: A sudden increase in wind velocity.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW97LA023
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 08:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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