Aerostar International RX 8
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Accident 20231104017799AAerostar International RX 8 · Page, AZOn November 4, 2023, at 08:46 mountain standard time (MST), an Aerostar international, inc. RX-8 hot air balloon [privacy data omitted] operated by an FAA hot air balloon rated certificated commercial pilot experienced a dual burner flameout and an…Accident 20230708015399AAerostar International RX 8 · Canandaigua, NYOn 7/8/23 balloon [privacy data omitted]. The FSDO received a voicemail from a balloon pilot , who reported an accident in his balloon. The pilot reported at 1930 he departed iua (Canandaigua) and landed approximately 5 miles s/sw near bristol. There were two…Accident 20220608021589AAerostar International RX 8 · Hot Springs, SDSight seeing balloon landed hard on bend of cheyenne river 3.75 miles NE of hsr airport. Pilot saw that wind on surface had increased and briefed passengers on landing procedures and an expected hard landing. Pilot and the 2 passengers braced for a hard…Accident 20201128021579AAerostar International RX 8 · St. George, UTThe location was not on the airport but took place in the town of st George, Utah. On November 28, 2020 at approximately 1700 MST the balloon pilot had just completed a personal flight and landed to an area that was not conducive to deflation. The pilot again…Incident 20180309001789IAerostar International RX 8 · Namekagon, WIOn March 9, 2018 at approximately 1340 local time, a hot air balloon model RX8 Aerostar international corp., registration N4027S, operated by a commercial pilot with 4 passengers on board, took flight departing from the windward side of lake Namekagon,…Accident 20161022022819AAerostar International RX 8 · Mount Ulla, NCOn October 22, 2016, about 1240 eastern standard time, N9015Y, an RX8-3293 Aerostar International Inc balloon landed in a field ending a sightseeing flight. During the landing the balloon bounced and then made a full landing where the basket tipped on its…Accident 20161002016139AAerostar International RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMThe aircraft impacted power lines during an approach to landing. The pilot had initially selected a parking lot, but, to avoid obstacles, decided to cross a highway off-ramp and land in an open area. Neither the pilot nor the two passengers saw the power…Incident 20160213004709IAerostar International RX 8 · Petaluma, CA0700; Passengers assembled for a balloon sightseeing tour with ?balloon over sonoma?. Preflight and passenger briefing was completed at 0730. Current weather conditions; broken ground fog up to 100?. PIC delayed departure until the conditions improved to…Accident 20151009021999AAerostar International RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMOn October 09, 2015, at 0902 MDT, N5294Q, an Aerostar RX-8 (lta-b with airborne heater),had completed its 50-minute flight as a participant in the Albuquerque international balloon fiesta, had made a ?standup landing? In a cemetery and was waiting for its…Incident 20150427006019IAerostar International RX 8 · Shelby, NCWhile attemtpting to land in an open field the pilot experienced a sudden wind gust which forced him to land in a nearby driveway. While attempting to perform a weight- off takeoff from a very confined area the basket contacted power lines during ascent…Accident 20130608019309AAerostar International RX 8 · Arvada, COCommerical balloon pilot [privacy data omitted] departed an open area near [privacy data omitted], boulder, Colorado on a sight seeing flight at approximately 0730. At approximately 0800 the pilot noticed the wind was increasing and a landing was initiated.…Accident 20121010022939AAerostar International RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMN90550 departed balloon fiesta field during the 2012 Albuquerque international balloon fiesta. After takeoff the winds began to increase. Pilot elected to land 5 south of balloon fiesta field. On landing, due to high winds, made a hard landing and hit a…Incident 20120718015469IAerostar International RX 8 · Eagle, IDBalloon pilot [privacy data omitted] took off from the boise fair grounds for a morning flight with two passengers. The wind was forecast to be 5 knots, but after lift off the wind increased to 20-25 knots and the pilot set up to landing in Eagle, ID. On…Incident 20110730016789IAerostar International RX 8 · Juneau, WITethered balloon rides for charity event. Rides conducted for approximately 20 minutesafter approximately 20 minutes of operation, wind gusts picked up to approximately 24 knots. During wind gusts, line tied to truck snaped while conducting a passenger ride.…Incident 20100607034649IAerostar IN RX 8 · Bend, ORPilot reported carrying passenger during balloon festival for pleasure flight without compensation, and winds began to increase to 6-8 mph. Landing initiated and basket tipped sideways on landing impact. Passenger did not hold on to basket as instructed and…Accident 20091008019999AArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NMOn October 8, 2009 at 0930 MDT, N4014J, an aereostar RX-8 hot air balloon, landed in a parking lot near 10th st and candelaria in Albuquerque, NM. The pilot stated that there was little apparent wind until just after touchdown when a gust of wind blew the…Accident 20071009022469AArostr RX8 · Rio Rancho, NM(-23) On October 9, 2007, N5315M, an aero star industries model RX-8 balloon, serial number RX8-3355, made a hard landing in a gulley near boadmoor and high ridge in Rio Rancho, new Mexico. There was a pilot and 2 passengers on board. The pilot was the only…Incident 20070901826609IArostr RX8 · Plymouth, IN(-23) During approach a cable used to assist ground personnel to steady the balloon after landing contacted an electrical wire which the pilot reported not seeing. The arcing caused an upright support to melt severing one of the mounts. There were no injuries…Accident 20060720020029AArostr RX8 · Dodge Center, MN(-23) Balloon N3639Q departed Dodge Center, MN (ktob) at 19:02 CDT. N3639Q first contacted a fence while maneuvering to land on a road 2 miles se of the takeoff site. Gondola contacted an embankment on the side of the road. One passenger sustained a broken…Incident 20060704015299IArostr RX8 · Woodridge, IL(-23) During landing, basket touched down then gust of wind took basket up again, then dragged basket/balloon approximately 90 feet. Pilot deflated envelope which fell over light pole.Accident 20060422005329AArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NM(-23) During landing, passenger [privacy data omitted] lost her balance when basket tipped and fell on pilot. Medical determination indicated a sprained ankle. Next day, medical office called to say they found a small hairline fracture in ankle. Landing was…Accident 20051008029079AArostr RX8 · Globe, AZ(-23) Just after landing and prior to pilot and passenger exiting the basket, a sudden wind gust lifted the balloon 10 to 15 feet. The balloon then rapidly settled and was drug through brush and trees. Pilot received broken ankle. Passenger received…Accident 20050819022659AArostr RX8 · Denton, TX(-23) The pilot briefed the passengers the day of the flight that due to the winds, a soft landing was not going to be possible. However, the injured passenger insisted in taking the ride. Upon landing the balloon bounced one time and at that point the…Incident 20041010027121IArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NM(-23) On Sunday, October 10, 2004, an Aerostar RX-8, N6310T, collided with another hot air balloon during a private flight which originated from the Albuquerque international balloon fiesta field at approximately 0800 MST. Visual meteorological conditions…Incident 20040807016409IArostr RX8 · Decatur, AL(-23) Launced and flew for one hour. Landing fields were limited. Selected a small field, wind changed and balloon drifted into power lines. No injuries and minor damage to balloon.Incident 20040605015069IArostr RX8 · Clermont, FL(-23) "Industrial incident-no intent to fly" on June 5, 2004 at approximately 1250 hrs. While moored at the harley davidson shop of Clermont, hot air balloon registration N3645Q piloted by Mr. Robert wilamoski commercial pilot certificate #263396518 was…Accident 20031025030439AArostr RX8 · Endfield, NY(-23) On October 25, 2003 at 0829 eastern daylight time, an Aerostar international inc., RX-8, s/n RX8-3007, N3597H, registered to and operated by Mr. Glenn d. horton experienced a hard landing off hayts road, in the town of enfield, tompkins county, new…Incident 20031007026379IArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NM(-23) On October 7, 2003, at approximately 0920 MST an Aerostar RX-8, N9126B, collided with trees while landing 1/2 east of zia pueblo, NM. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured and the godoa was damaged. The aircraft was being operated as part…Accident 20030715016411AArostr RX8 · Aspen, CO(-23) Bruce wood lifted off from snowmass ranch at 6 am on July 15, 2003, on a commercial flight in Aerostar rally 8B balloon (90CU') in Aspen co with two passengers aboard. One mile west of Aspen, at around 150 feet altitude, his balloon was overtaken by a…Accident 20030621019979AArostr RX8 · Grove City, OH(-23) After completing the approach to drop the marker during a "hare and hound" competition (see order 8700.1, volume 2, chapter 49, section 1, paragraph 8.j.(5)) during the big bear balloon festival an approach to landing was started. The crewmembers…Incident 20030523011489IArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NM(-23) On may 23, 2003 at 0830 MDT, a Aerostar international RX-8 balloon, N5013D, registered to the pilot, murray conrad, collided with the brick chimney of a residence located at [privacy data omitted] while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological…Incident 20030427010369IArostr RX8 · Tucson, AZ(-23) While attempting to land the balloon on a road in a residential area the balloon hit the roof of a home. Pilot recovered and landed without further incident. No injuries and minimal damage to roof of home. No damage to the balloon.Incident 20020928024769IArostr RX8 · Louisville, KY(-23) Pilot stated that during takeoff, he became fixated on reaching declared target. Subsequently, he stated that he encountered possible false lift condition and settled into a parked car. No injuries to passengers, spectators or the pilot. Damage…Incident 20020101002709IArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NM(-23) Ms. Pholmeyer departed the 19th street ballfield on a pleasure flight with two passengers at 0800. She had flown for approximately 20 minutes and approached for a landing in a large open field that was upwind to the residence. Her intended point of…Accident 20010513009899AArostr RX8 · Sterling, CO(-23)The pilot and one passenger fell out of the basket when the balloon made a hard landing. The balloon ascended with one passenger still on board. The passenger landed the balloon with no injury to himself. The pilot and one passenger suffered injuries.…Incident 19990619015849IArostr RX8 · Winston City, ALBalloon lost altitude passing over a stock pond while making a landing approach to a field. Student pilot pulled the plug to avoid hitting powerlines. Gondola landed safely. As the envvelope deflated the wind blew it across the power line resulting in minor…Accident 19990509004829AArostr RX8 · Morgan Hill, CAAerostar RX-8 hot air balloon struck high power lines shortly after take-off and subsequently crashed, all 3 POB have serious injuries, the acft was destroyed, other circumstances ae unknown. (-23)on takeoff from a field, the balloon drifted onto a powerline…Accident 19971010045221AArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NMThe two balloons were participating in the Albuquerque international balloon fiesta. According to witnesses, N1602R was descending at an altitude of approximately 250 feet to 300 feet AGL. Another witness stated that N71415 was "moving towards N1602R adn was…Incident 19970725024519IArostr RX8 · Cleburne, TXStruck a power line landing. Line broke landed safely.Accident 19961222039739AArostr RX8 · Rio Rancho, NMMade hard high wind landing. Two passengers were ejected. Basket ran over one passenger. (-23) on December 22, 1996, at 0845 MST, an Aerostar RX-8 hot air balloon, N6310T, was not damaged during a hard landing near Rio Rancho, new Mexico. The commercial pilot…Accident 19961008044049AArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NMHigh wind landing. Basket tipped over. A passenger fell on the other fracturing his leg. (-23) on 10/08/96 at 9:30 am MDT, a passenger suffered serious injuries while landing in a Aerostar RX8 hot air balloon (N3581D). The accident occurred near montano blvd…Accident 19960704016039AArostr RX8 · Canton, MSCollided with tower. Tore bag. Fell to ground. Blamed adverse winds.Accident 19951230043199AArostr RX8 · Lucerne Valley, CAHigh wind landing. Dragged 1500 feet on landing. Stopped by chain link fence and metal shed. Wind too much for ops.Accident 19951126046689AArostr RX8 · Rio Rancho, NMDuring high wind landing passenger let go impact. Fell backwards out of basket. Got up and was struck by basket.Accident 19951010033109AArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NMPassenger received fractured shoulder in hard balloon landing. Pilot did not flare due surface wind and drift.Incident 19951007037299IArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NMNarrative: on 10/07/95, at 7:42 MDT, a ground crewmember assisting in the launch of lighter-than-air free balloon received minor cuts to the facial area when she stepped in front of the gondola of an Aerostar RX-8 (N3649T) balloon that had just been released…Incident 19950827037499IArostr RX8 · Columbia, MOBalloon event vented too much to grab target. Impacted ground hard. Enveloped hit burner. Burned three panels.Incident 19931004041669IArostr RX8 · Albuquerque, NMBalloon struck powerlines while attempting to land on sand bar in river. Pilot stated did not see wire until late.Incident 19930420026909IArostr RX8 · Walla Walla, WAHot air balloon impacted powerlines during low level oprations. Landed safely.Incident 19921129054449IArostr RX8 · Baton Rouge, LAOn approach to land balloon came in contact with a street light. Received small tear in bottom of envelope.
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