N9112RThunder and Colt AX9-140 1990-05-02 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

Thunder and Colt AX9-140 S/N: 996

Summary

On May 02, 1990, a Thunder And Colt AX9-140 (N9112R) was involved in an accident near Napa, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 4 people uninjured out of 5 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF A HIGH WIND CONDITION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA206. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9112R.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 2, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA206
Location
NAPA, CA
Event ID
20001212X23202
Coordinates
38.250816, -122.309494
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF A HIGH WIND CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
THUNDER AND COLT
Serial Number
996
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
AX9-140

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BALLOON AVIATION OF NAPA VALLEY INC
Address
2299 THIRD ST
Status
Deregistered
City
NAPA
State / Zip Code
CA 94558
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# LAX90LA206