N3581D

Substantial
Serious

AEROSTAR RX-8 S/N: 3023

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 8, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN90LA005
Location
ALBUQUERQUE , NM
Event ID
20001213X29584
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN UNSUITABLE AREA (TERRAIN) FOR LANDING. THE STATIC CABLE & POWER LINE WERE CONSIDERED TO BE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR
Serial Number
3023
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
RX-8 AB18
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
RX 8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROWN CHARLES S JR
Address
655 FLATLICK RD
City
MOUNT WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
KY 40047-7004
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# DEN90LA005