N9811NAdams A60S 1990-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Adams A60S

Summary

On May 27, 1990, a Adams A60S (N9811N) was involved in an accident near Austin, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 4 people uninjured out of 5 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND OBSTACLES WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9811N.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 27, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA110
Location
AUSTIN, TX
Event ID
20001212X23150
Coordinates
30.259117, -97.959907
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND OBSTACLES WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ADAMS
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
A60S
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
6
FAA Model
A60S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RE/MAX MARKETING FUND LLC
Address
5075 S SYRACUSE ST
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
CO 80237-2712
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# FTW90LA110