# NTSB investigations: Raven S-60A

A list on [Raven S-60A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-s-60a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB CHI03LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA313.md): Raven S-60A · Slayton, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2003 · N2789N · No damage
  > The excessive descent rate during the balloon's landing by the student pilot.
- [NTSB FTW02LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA270.md): Raven S60A · La Vernia, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N804DL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper planning of the approach and failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA068.md): Raven S-60A · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N4396K · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace for a high wind landing. A factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB NYC95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA160.md): Raven S-60A · Deerfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N4214A · Destroyed
  > The 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 LAX93LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA279.md): Raven S-60A · Coloma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N35GS · No damage
  > the passenger's injury to an ankle during the landing touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA010.md): Raven S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N8EN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB MIA92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA145.md): Raven S-60A · Dover, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N4037Q · Minor damage
  > The 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 DEN92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA069.md): Raven S-60A · Pecos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N4211V · No damage
  > An encounter with high winds.
- [NTSB NYC92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA014.md): Aerostar Raven S-60 · Trenton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N4057H · No damage
  > Excessive descent rate by the pilot in command. A factor was overloading of the basket.
- [NTSB DEN91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA001.md): Raven S-60A · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N4264D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper inflight planning and inaccurate evaluation of the surface weather. A factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB MIA89LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA010.md): Raven S-60A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N65523 · Substantial damage
  > Drg 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 LAX88LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA268.md): Raven S-60A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1988 · N2789Z · Substantial damage
  > During 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 DEN87LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA065.md): Raven S60A · Grand Lake, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N2803L · Substantial damage
  > The 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 NYC87LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA042.md): Raven S60A · Montville, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1986 · N2799Z · Substantial damage
  > While landing in a field. The balloon encountered strong winds and was pushed into trees and brush causing substantial damage.
- [NTSB DEN86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA010.md): Raven S60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N4395C · Minor damage
  > During 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 MIA85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA072.md): Raven S-60A · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1985 · N4270A · Minor damage
  > The 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 DEN84LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA289.md): Raven AX-8 · Clark, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N4394E · No damage
  > During 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 CHI79DEE23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEE23.md): Raven S60A · Fox River Grve, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1978 · N1918R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75AM006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM006.md): Raven S-60A · Tavares, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1974 · N54691 · Minor damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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
```

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