ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 385367
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| Date: | Sunday 8 October 2000 |
| Time: | 08:00 LT |
| Type: |  Galaxy Balloons, Inc. GALAXY 7 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N52233 |
| MSN: | GLX-1627 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 504 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Inyokern, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | , CA (KIYK) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot anticipated encountering a light 2 to 4 mph wind during the flight with fare-paying passengers. During the flight the wind speed increased. After flying for 35 minutes, the pilot landed in a 12 mph wind.
Probable Cause: The pilot's hard landing during a high wind condition.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX01LA005
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Apr-2024 17:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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