Summary
On July 24, 1994, a Cameron V-77 (N1990S) was involved in an incident near Pflugerville, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
On July 24, 1994, at 0730 central daylight time, a Cameron V-77 N1990S, was destroyed while landing near Pflugerville, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured. Weather for the 14 CFR 91 flight was visual meteorological conditions.
The pilot reported that while he was attempting to land, a gust of wind caused the balloon to drift into electrical wires. The ensuing collision resulted in the gondola turning on its side. When the balloon came to rest the burner unit ignited the grass and the fire consumed the balloon.
Numerous attempts to have the pilot complete the NTSB Pilot/Operator report were unsuccessful.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA243. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1990S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 24, 1994, at 0730 central daylight time, a Cameron V-77 N1990S, was destroyed while landing near Pflugerville, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured. Weather for the 14 CFR 91 flight was visual meteorological conditions.
The pilot reported that while he was attempting to land, a gust of wind caused the balloon to drift into electrical wires. The ensuing collision resulted in the gondola turning on its side. When the balloon came to rest the burner unit ignited the grass and the fire consumed the balloon.
Numerous attempts to have the pilot complete the NTSB Pilot/Operator report were unsuccessful.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA243