ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357879
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| Date: | Saturday 30 December 1995 |
| Time: | 09:45 LT |
| Type: |  Aerostar RX-8 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N70107 |
| MSN: | 3198 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 189 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lucerne Valley, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Apple Valley, CA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the first flight of the morning was completed successfully, and new passengers were boarded for the accident flight. As the balloon achieved 3,000 feet agl during the flight, the ground crew radioed the pilot that the surface winds were rapidly increasing and were now at 20 knots. The pilot initiated a high wind landing in a field by actuating the top vent at 18 feet agl. The balloon touched down firmly and was dragged by the winds about 1,500 feet along the ground until it was stopped by a chain link fence and metal shed.
Probable Cause: the balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX96LA089
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 07:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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