ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 361685
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| Date: | Monday 12 July 1993 |
| Time: | 20:16 LT |
| Type: |  Raven S-60A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2809D |
| MSN: | S60A-403 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3360 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | La Jolla, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The student pilot said he was initiating a takeoff for a local area solo flight. When the balloon was ready for liftoff, the student reportedly used the phrase 'crew weight off' in a customary voice call during the takeoff maneuver. Three of the four ground crewman released their hold on the basket, while the fourth individual did not let go. The basket rose rapidly and the fourth ground crewman let go of the basket at an estimated height of 30 to 40 feet above ground level. The fourth crewman fell to the ground and sustained multiple bone fractures.
Probable Cause: the failure of the injured ground crewman to release his hold on the basket in a timely manner when instructed by the pilot.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX93LA289
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Mar-2024 06:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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