Raven S55A

FAA incident reports · 86

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Incident 20061021029049IRaven S55A · Goodyear, AZ(-23) During the morning launch at the Goodyear hot air balloon event, the basket of N4247D contacted the envelope of another balloon, N210US, during its ascent causing damage to the envelope of N210US. N210US was in the process of cold inflating near N4247D.…Oct 21, 2006 · N4274D · Minor damageIncident 20031025031679IRaven S55A · Washington Twsp, NJ(-23) Pilot launched balloon flight and terminated flight early as surface winds picked up. Balloon struck cable tv line when landing in field and wind shifted. No injuries; minor aircraft damage. Pilot counseled.Oct 25, 2003 · N5725M · Minor damageIncident 20021103035369IRaven S55A · Embarass, WI(-23) The pilot of N4192J had made a flight on 11-03-02, in order to drop two skydivers in the Embarass, WI area, after dropping the skydivers, he attempted a landing and descended into power lines. The pilot jumped out & suffered minor injuries. The balloon…Nov 3, 2002 · N4192J · Minor damageAccident 20010428011079ARaven S55A · Albuquerque, NM(.19)On April 28, 2001, at 0841 mountain daylight time, a Raven S55A, N40555, was substantially damaged when it struck powerlines while landing in Albuquerque, new Mexico. The private pilot and one passenger escaped injury. Visual meteorological conditions…Apr 28, 2001 · N40555 · No damageAccident 20000825036319ARaven S55A · Lincoln, IL(-23)The pilot of N1073R, a Raven hot air balloon, lifted off from the logan county fairground racetrack, Lincoln, Illinois, in a free flight balloon event with additional participants in their respective balloons. The pilot became preoccupied with radio…Aug 25, 2000 · N1073R · No damageIncident 19970715021999IRaven S55A · Fenton, MONarrative: during climb after lift-off, 1/4 mile downwind, a fire developed, 6 to 8 inch flames located outside of the burner, where the fitting joins the outside of the burner. Mr. Fear shut off the tank, let the propane bleed from the burner and visually…Jul 15, 1997 · N4194KAccident 19960705016389ARaven S55A · Gunnison, COBalloon made hard landing, two passengers thrown out.Jul 5, 1996 · N4273YIncident 19941111043879IRaven S55A · Anchorage, AKGusty wind came up. Unable to land at chosen spot. Began go around. Gondola hit power line. Landed safe other fieldNov 11, 1994 · N5561N · Minor damageIncident 19930904039209IRaven S55A · Rapid City, SDAfter landing and before pilot deflated envelope wind shift caused balloon to drift into powerlines.Sep 4, 1993 · N80SR · Minor damageAccident 19921008042541ARaven S55A · Albuquerque, NMGondola struck by balloon rising underneath,N8EN,was able to untangle,landed safe. Fail to note rising balloon.Oct 8, 1992 · N57115Incident 19910427026842IRaven S55A · Louisville, KYNR4192B was hit from above and behind while in level flig ht in drop zone.Apr 27, 1991 · N4192BIncident 19901028047199IRaven S55A · Millard, KSOn landing the balloon basket rolled on its side and was dragged due to gust. Passengers hip injured.Oct 28, 1990 · N2810DAccident 19901006044229ARaven S55A · Bernalillo, NMBalloon struck a powerline and caught fire. Occupants tried to slide down a rope but lost grip and fell to ground.Oct 6, 1990 · N4062H · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19891119059449IRaven S55A · San Marcos, CAOn landing, rope to ground disconnected. Balloon bounced and hit powerlines. Tipped over into ditch.Nov 19, 1989 · N4262A · Minor damageIncident 19891011065089IRaven S55A · Bernalillo, NMBalloon struck the chase crew truck on landing. Pilot stated he had a windshear during landing.Oct 11, 1989 · N2974R · Minor damageIncident 19891008066729IRaven S55A · Albuquerque, NMDenver NTSB downgraded to incident.Oct 8, 1989 · N1128RIncident 19890514031979IRaven S55A · Louisville, KYBalloon made hard landing in high wind. Basket tipped on impact spilling passengers. Minor injuries.May 14, 1989 · N4192BIncident 19890513024449IRaven S55A · Walla Walla, WACollided with power lines on final approach. Made a safe landing pilot did not see the lines. Minor damage.May 13, 1989 · N57067 · Minor damageIncident 19890402024059IRaven S55A · Dicacho Peak, AZWind picked up for landing, caused balloon gondola to drag through scrub trees before stopping.Apr 2, 1989 · N418BW · Minor damageIncident 19880911038069IRaven S55A · Verdi, CABalloonist braced for landing. Foot got wedged between fuel tank and basket. Could not roll out and broke ankle.Sep 11, 1988 · N41964Accident 19880827054269ARaven S55A · Ft Morgan, COWind was gusting on takeoff then increased. Passengers advised to bend knees for landing. One received broken ankleAug 27, 1988 · N779TVAccident 19880704025969ARaven S55A · Mishawaka, INA passenger was injured on landing when the wind blew the gondola over and dragged it over the ground.Jul 4, 1988 · N4186EAccident 19880228005479ARaven S55A · Los Lunas, NMPilot suffered broken kneecap trying to land in a high wind. Gondola hit twice, rose up and made high wind landing.Feb 28, 1988 · N81DS · Substantial damageIncident 19870808057999IRaven S55A · Jamestown, NDAttempting to discharge passengers, one jumped at 4 feet. 2 hanging on fell off when balloon rose.Aug 8, 1987 · N40356Accident 19870712038182ARaven S55A · Springfield, MIBasket was struck by top of a fast rising balloon N1505F. Impact ripped envelope and the balloon fell to ground.Jul 12, 1987 · N40363 · Substantial damageAccident 19870222003109ARaven S55A · Tucson, AZThe balloon landed hard in high winds. Passengers were injured when thrown from basket. No pilot weather briefing.Feb 22, 1987 · N4261RAccident 19861227072309ARaven S55A · Peoria, AZThe balloon landed hard in high winds. The pilot reported a microburst, but no weather briefing was obtained.Dec 27, 1986 · N5561P · Minor damageIncident 19861008065519IRaven S55A · Albuquerque, NMPassenger was not braced for landing and was thrown around gondola resulting in minor injuries.Oct 8, 1986 · N4198PIncident 19860603061899IRaven S55A · Elgin, ILA passenger bruised an elbow when the balloon basket tipped on landing. Not unusual for baskets to tip on landings.Jun 3, 1986 · N57221Incident 19860517031939IRaven S55A · El Paso, TXDuring descent for landing a whirlwind blew out the pilot light. A hard landing was made. Passenger fell out.May 17, 1986 · N5707AIncident 19860402018889IRaven S55A · Cahokia, ILDuring deflation from tethered display a gust of wind caused balloon to break away. Blew into a light pole.Apr 2, 1986 · N40809 · Minor damageIncident 19850420026759IRaven S55A · Annapolis, MDStruck roof with chase person dangling from drop line. Came to rest in trees. Minor injury to chase person.Apr 20, 1985 · N4195Z · Minor damageIncident 19850406018999IRaven S55A · Wimberley, TXWhile attempting to slow speed by brushing tree, got stuck in tree top. Limb broke and gondola dropped to ground.Apr 6, 1985 · N57048 · Minor damageAccident 19850406014129ARaven S55A · Mount Vernon, WABasket rolled over on landing and student suffered a broken leg. Normal landing.Apr 6, 1985 · N41964Incident 19850224009649IRaven S55A · Steamboat Sprin, COAfter drifting over ridge downdrafts forced balloon into trees.Feb 24, 1985 · N4400F · Minor damageIncident 19850205007879IRaven S55A · Golden, COBalloon was tethered in parking lot for display. Gust of wind blew the envelope over. Envelope torn, sign damaged.Feb 5, 1985 · N4392H · Minor damageAccident 19850113000779ARaven S55A · Littleton, COPrecautionary landing due to increasing wind speed. Wind dragged balloon over a fence and draped it over powerline.Jan 13, 1985 · N81DS · Substantial damageIncident 19841014064009IRaven S55A · Santa Ana Puebl, NMBalloon struck camping trailer and picnic shelter due to wind shear. One passenger fell out of gondola.Oct 14, 1984 · N56850 · Minor damageAccident 19840930056549ARaven S55A · Prairie City, IAPassenger was injured during rough landing in a balloon.Sep 30, 1984 · N8517LAccident 19840829073759ARaven S55A · Chatfield, CODuring normal landing passengers body twisted opposite feet. Broke her leg.Aug 29, 1984 · N1048RIncident 19840814051739IRaven S55A · Louisville, KYFreak gust of wind broke balloons single tether. Struck another balloon and 5 autos after pilot had ripped out top.Aug 14, 1984 · N1302R · Substantial damageAccident 19840714035689ARaven S55A · Lakeville, NYFailed to make a timely turn to avoid wires. Basket caught fire. Pilot jumped 40 feet to the ground. Basket burned.Jul 14, 1984 · N40238 · DestroyedAccident 19840622028489ARaven S55A · Anchorage, AKBaloon struck powerline during approach for landing in athletic field.Jun 22, 1984 · N5562L · Substantial damageAccident 19840415013789ARaven S55A · Glendale, AZBalloon made hard landing in riverbed. Pilot reported encountering downdraft prior to touchdown.Apr 15, 1984 · N5717HAccident 19830911051719ARaven S55A · Santa Fe, NMAttempted landing between powerlines. Gondola, attachment cables and skirt contacted powerlines.Sep 11, 1983 · N2732R · Substantial damageIncident 19830710040049IRaven RX7 · Novi, MIOn descent toward an open field the balloon envelope struck two strands of electrical wire. Power interrupted.Jul 10, 1983 · N40762Accident 19830528022599ARaven S55A · Rockford, ILPilots leg was broken during a hard landing. He stated he was not braced properly for the landing.May 28, 1983 · N1127RAccident 19830228004562ARaven RX7 · Anchorage, AKBalloons collided while climbing after being launched at the same time. Other balloon N5563L.Feb 28, 1983 · N4195L · No damageAccident 19830228004561ARaven RX7 · Anchorage, AKBalloons collided while climbing after being launched at the same time. Other balloon N4195L.Feb 28, 1983 · N5563LIncident 19821107064019IRaven S55A · Cedar Springs, MIBalloon started to lose altitude. Applied power but unable to stop sink. Struck powerlines. No malfunctions found.Nov 7, 1982 · N4034M · Minor damage
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