N6044UCAMERON V-77 1991-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Serious

CAMERON V-77 S/N: 5495

Summary

On August 07, 1991, a Cameron V-77 (N6044U) was involved in an accident near New Middletown, OH. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND (SHIFT) ENCOUNTERED BY THE BALLOON DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6044U.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 7, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA209
Location
NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH
Event ID
20001212X17956
Coordinates
40.959083, -80.559249
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE UNFAVORABLE WIND (SHIFT) ENCOUNTERED BY THE BALLOON DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CAMERON
Serial Number
5495
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
V-77

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LTA UNLIMITED
Address
100 DOLLARD LN
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
PA 16102-2908
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# NYC91LA209