N5355MFantasy Sky Promotions AX-7 1992-06-13 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Serious

Fantasy Sky Promotions AX-7 S/N: 027

Summary

On June 13, 1992, a Fantasy Sky Promotions AX-7 (N5355M) was involved in an accident near Rio Rancho, NM. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INSPECTION OF THE BALLOON FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF TWO OF THE FUEL TANKS WHICH RESULTED IN VENTED FUEL DUE TO A FUEL LINE BEING LEFT LOOSE AND A FUEL VALVE LOCKED OPEN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92DQA02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5355M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 13, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92DQA02
Location
RIO RANCHO, NM
Event ID
20001211X14850
Coordinates
35.269580, -106.659233
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INSPECTION OF THE BALLOON FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF TWO OF THE FUEL TANKS WHICH RESULTED IN VENTED FUEL DUE TO A FUEL LINE BEING LEFT LOOSE AND A FUEL VALVE LOCKED OPEN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FANTASY SKY PROMOTIONS
Serial Number
027
Model / ICAO
AX-7

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRADENS BALLOONS ALOFT INC
Address
PO BOX 174
Status
Deregistered
City
CEDAR CREST
State / Zip Code
NM 87008
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# FTW92DQA02