ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 370705
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| Date: | Thursday 14 July 1988 |
| Time: | 08:45 LT |
| Type: |  General Balloon AX-6 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2614M |
| MSN: | 533 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 231 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pilot Hill, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pilot Hill, CA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A LOCAL SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT, JUST PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE BALLOON. THE PILOT MADE A HIGH WIND LANDING. THE BALLOON WAS DRAGGED SEVERAL FEET BEFORE COMING TO REST. THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTERWARD THE WINDS RETURNED TO CALM.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX88LA255
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 14:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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