Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 7, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA277
Location
NAPA, CA
Event ID
20001212X24046
Coordinates
38.550693, -122.150695
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
5
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
7
Probable Cause and Findings
FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A PROBABLE MICROBURST WEATHER PHENOMENA WITH DOWN DRAFTS AND WINDS BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY OF THE BALLOON.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9112R
Make
THUNDER AND COLT
Serial Number
996
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
AX9-140 SLI
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# LAX90LA277