N5182UBarnes AX 7 1991-09-15 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

Barnes AX 7 S/N: 114

Summary

On September 15, 1991, a Barnes AX 7 (N5182U) was involved in an accident near Baytown, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE CREWMEMBERS IMPROPER POSTURE DURING LANDING WHICH LED TO A SERIOUS INJURY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5182U.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 15, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA161
Location
BAYTOWN, TX
Event ID
20001212X18097
Coordinates
29.799297, -94.969940
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CREWMEMBERS IMPROPER POSTURE DURING LANDING WHICH LED TO A SERIOUS INJURY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BARNES
Serial Number
114
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
AX 7
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
3
FAA Model
FIREFLY 7

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCOTT MICHAEL R
Address
PO BOX 15288
City
RIO RANCHO
State / Zip Code
NM 87174-0288
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# FTW91LA161