ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376716
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 July 1985 |
| Time: | 19:00 LT |
| Type: |  Barnes AX7 |
| Owner/operator: | Marlene Handcock |
| Registration: | N15314 |
| MSN: | A7137 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 280 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gorham, ME -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | S. Windham, ME |
| Gorham, ME | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT TOOK OFF WITH THREE PASSENGERS IN A HOT AIR BALLOON. THERE WAS AN UNFORECAST WIND CHANGE WITH AN INCREASE IN VELOCITY. THIS CHANGE IN WIND DIRECTION AND VELOCITY PRECLUDED THE ABILITY TO MAKE A LANDING AND KEEP THE BASKET UPRIGHT. WHEN THE BASKET TIPPED OVER THE PILOT RECEIVED A BROKEN LEG. THE THREE PASSENGERS WERE UNINJURED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC85FNC05
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 19:04 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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