Summary
On April 11, 1993, a Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX (N16131) was involved in an incident near Phoenix, AZ. All 8 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 INADEQUATE PLANNED APPROACH TO THE LANDING AREA.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA283. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N16131.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 11, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA283
Location
PHOENIX, AZ
Event ID
20001211X12187
Coordinates
33.679462, -112.089302
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
8
Total Aboard
8
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PLANNED APPROACH TO THE LANDING AREA.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AMERICAN HOT AIRLINES INC
Address
3377 SOLANO AVE 305
Status
Deregistered
City
NAPA
State / Zip Code
CA 94558
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93LA283