Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 2, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA221
Location
BINGHAMTON, NY
Event ID
20001212X24124
Coordinates
42.090961, -75.970001
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE BALLOON DURING TOUCHDOWN RESULTING IN THE BASKET OF THE BALLOON TIPPING. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SLOPE OF THE TERRAIN AND THE WIND.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N666RT
Make
FANTASY SKY PROMOTIONS
Serial Number
039
Model / ICAO
AX-7
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MAINES WILLIAM
Address
BOX H TERRACE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CONKLIN
State / Zip Code
NY 13748
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# NYC90LA221