Summary
On August 05, 1995, a Fantasy Sky Promotions FANTASY 6 (N304FB) was involved in an accident near Kingsport, TN. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
On August 5, 1995, at 0810 eastern daylight time, a Fantasy Sky Promotions Fantasy 6 Balloon, N304FB was substantially damaged following a collision with trees and electrical lines during a balloon race near Kingsport, Tennessee. The commercial pilot and his passenger were both seriously injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 at the time. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local flight.
The pilot stated that he was participating in a balloon "Hare and Hound" race. He was approaching the target area, and descending to drop the bean bag. He stated that he did not see the power line, which was in the tree tops, until the aircraft struck the lines.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL95LA149. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N304FB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 5, 1995, at 0810 eastern daylight time, a Fantasy Sky Promotions Fantasy 6 Balloon, N304FB was substantially damaged following a collision with trees and electrical lines during a balloon race near Kingsport, Tennessee. The commercial pilot and his passenger were both seriously injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 at the time. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local flight.
The pilot stated that he was participating in a balloon "Hare and Hound" race. He was approaching the target area, and descending to drop the bean bag. He stated that he did not see the power line, which was in the tree tops, until the aircraft struck the lines. The aircraft contacted the power lines during the descent, and both occupants received burns from the power lines.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL95LA149