Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WINDS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On October 4, 1993, approximately 0821 mountain daylight time, a Raven Rally RX7, N27953, sustained substantial damage near Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the landing flare. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. One passenger did not receive injury. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight.
During a telephone interview, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that the winds, from the north at 5 knots gusting to 12 knots, picked up the balloon during the attempted landing. The pilot further reported that the balloon traveled approximately 200 yards and hit a powerline. Damage reported was a burned skirt and an envelope torn vertically.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA004