NTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N99US and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB FTW90LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPeaster, TXAn excessive rate of descent during the approach.NTSB DEN89LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlbuquerque, NMThe commercial plt was competing in a balloon fiesta, with 2 pax. The plt selected a landing field with power lines and a street running east and west across it. The balloon was drifting south and the plt selected the south end of the field for landing,…NTSB FTW83FA324Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAzle, TXDuring a landing in light wind conditions, the balloon touched down beside a power line. After touchdown, the balloon envelope collapsed over the power line which carried 7200 volts. The voltage traveled to the basket/gondola which overturned on the grass…NTSB FTW83LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpringtown, TXThe balloon was on a 'hare & hound' competition flight with a commercial plt & student plt on board. After the competition portion was completed, the pilot-in-command told the student to take control & continue flying, then land at her discretion. After about…
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N99US and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19900623022139ALevel Off Touchdown · Peaster, TXMade hard landing. Wind dragged basket which turned over trapping pilot. Pilot rescued balloon destroyed by fire.Accident 19881003043649AFinal Approach · Albuquerque, NMMisjudged power response landing over a powerline. Unable to climb. Deflated but bag hit wires and burned.Accident 19830711038689ALevel Off Touchdown · Azle, TXBalloon collided with electrical wires during landing.Accident 19830312008089ALevel Off Touchdown · Springtown, TXStudent made a drag in landing and received a fractured knee after striking it on a gas fuel bottle.