Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 27, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA225
Location
MOTTVILLE, MI
Event ID
20001212X23947
Coordinates
41.790637, -85.640884
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DECENT RATE DURING LANDING AND HIS DECISION TO INITIATE THE FLIGHT IN HIGH WINDS CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
N120
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
5
FAA Model
N 120
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SKY SPORTS INC DBA
Address
8038 LAKE WOOD DR
City
PORTAGE
State / Zip Code
MI 49002-5565
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# CHI90LA225