N9006Y

Unknown
Serious

National Balloon AX-7

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 9, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI90LA262
Location
ALTOONA, IA
Event ID
20001212X24225
Coordinates
41.650684, -93.469993
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PASSENGER'S INADVERTENT CONTACT WITH A PROPANE TANK DURING A BOUNCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE PASSENGER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NATIONAL BALLOON
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
AX-7
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
4
FAA Model
752-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HARTSON JASON
Address
110 HOLLAND DR
City
PELLA
State / Zip Code
IA 50219-7514
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# CHI90LA262