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Incident

FAA incident report · Raven S-60A · Baton Rouge, LA · September 29, 1990

Date: September 29, 1990 · 18:30 local
Place: Baton Rouge, LA
Phase of flight: Other Ground Ops
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Aircraft: N6544C
Reported as: Raven S60A
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 900 total49 in this make and model49 in the last 90 days

N6544CRegistration cancelled Feb 19, 1997 · Aerostar International S-60AS/N S60A3072 Airframe modelAerostar International S-60A

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Strong gust caused balloon to break loose from chase vehicle. Pilot stated he misjudged weather.

As the FAA filed it

STRONG GUST CAUSED BALLOON TO BREAK LOOSE FROM CHASE VEHICLE. PILOT STATED HE MISJUDGED WEATHER.

Other reports on N6544C · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19910915042789ALevel Off Touchdown · Redmond, WAWind picked up for landing. Balloon struck several barbed wire fences. One passenger received a broken ankle.Sep 15, 1991 Incident 19901005044359IForced/Precautionary Landing · Gonzales, LAStruck a powerline on takeoff. Cut the fuel line and started a small fire. Landed safely. Misjudged takeoff angle.Oct 5, 1990 · Minor damage