N4021LAdams A55 1990-01-21 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

Adams A55 S/N: 134

Summary

On January 21, 1990, a Adams A55 (N4021L) was involved in an accident near Glendale, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE UNEXPECTED HIGH WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4021L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 21, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA080
Location
GLENDALE, AZ
Event ID
20001212X22445
Coordinates
33.659400, -112.179672
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE UNEXPECTED HIGH WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ADAMS
Serial Number
134
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
A55
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
0
FAA Model
A55

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GUNTER RYAN S
Address
1510 LA CABRA DR SE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87123-4404
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# LAX90LA080