Raven S-60A
NTSB investigations · 19
Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7480606')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7480606')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI03LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Slayton, MNThe excessive descent rate during the balloon's landing by the student pilot.NTSB FTW02LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S60A · La Vernia, TXThe pilot's improper planning of the approach and failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor was the power lines.NTSB FTW97LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Rio Rancho, NMThe passenger's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace for a high wind landing. A factor was the windshear.NTSB NYC95LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Deerfield, MAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted in an encounter with unfavorable winds and an inflight loss of control. The unfavorable/high winds and sudden wind gusts were related factors.NTSB LAX93LA279Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Coloma, CAthe passenger's injury to an ankle during the landing touchdown.NTSB FTW93LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout.NTSB MIA92LA145Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Dover, FLThe pilot in commands choice of landing area near electrical lines and his failure to exit the balloon and seek safety when it was determined the deflating bag was going to make contact with power lines resulting in his receiving electrocution injuries.NTSB DEN92LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Pecos, NMAn encounter with high winds.NTSB NYC92LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S-60 · Trenton, NJExcessive descent rate by the pilot in command. A factor was overloading of the basket.NTSB DEN91LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Harrison, ARThe student pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate evaluation of the surface weather. A factor was the unfavorable wind.NTSB MIA89LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Tampa, FLDrg an apch to land, the plt saw some bushes & another balloon (which had already landed) in his intended landing area. He applied burner to soar over the obstacles, then pulled the envelope vent to quickly descend after the obstacles had been cleared. He…NTSB LAX88LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Bakersfield, CADuring a sightseeing flight, while on final approach, the balloon collided with power lines. The wires arced starting a fire which damaged the balloon envelope. The plt did not file an acc report. The plts last medical exam was on 7/3/79.NTSB DEN87LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S60A · Grand Lake, COThe balloon encountered turbulence during normal cruise at 100 to 150 feet AGL, while crossing a ridgeline. Gusts extinguished both burner plt lights and partially collapsed the envelope. The balloon began an uncontrolled descent. The plt re-ignited both…NTSB NYC87LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S60A · Montville, CTWhile landing in a field. The balloon encountered strong winds and was pushed into trees and brush causing substantial damage.NTSB DEN86LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S60A · Albuquerque, NMDuring landing, while the basket of a Raven balloon was being pulled by the wind driven envelope, it struck a fence and a mobile home trailer. Of the four passengers aboard, one received minor injuries and one received serious injuries. The pilot stated that…NTSB MIA85LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Pompano Beach, FLThe balloon envelope struck a palm tree and a building while landing. The basket turned over when it contacted the ground. A passenger was injured when another passenger fell on her as the basket turned over.NTSB DEN84LA289Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven AX-8 · Clark, CODuring a normal high wind landing a pax received two fractures of the fibula bone. Another pax reported that the injured pax was standing on one leg with the other knee bent resting on a propane tank during the landing. Pax were reportedly briefed on the…NTSB CHI79DEE23Accident · No injuriesClosedRaven S60A · Fox River Grve, ILNTSB MIA75AM006Accident · 2 fatalClosedRaven S-60A · Tavares, FL
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