Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 24, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91LA038
Location
PHOENIX, AZ
Event ID
20001212X24641
Coordinates
33.679782, -112.090148
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
5
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
7
Probable Cause and Findings
STRENGTH DEGRADATION OF THE KEVLAR SUSPENSION CABLES, DUE TO PREVIOUS HEAT DAMAGE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE QUICK RELEASE LINE TO RELEASE, AND SUSCEPTIBILITY OF KEVLAR SUSPENSION CABLES TO HEAT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3605T
Make
AEROSTAR
Serial Number
S77A-3011
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
UNICORN BALLOON COMPANY
Address
300 B ASPEN ARPT BUSINESS CENTER
Status
Deregistered
City
ASPEN
State / Zip Code
CO 81611
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# LAX91LA038