GGWIZThunder and Colt CLOWN 1989-10-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Thunder and Colt CLOWN S/N: 1369

Summary

On October 14, 1989, a Thunder And Colt CLOWN (GGWIZ) was involved in an incident near Albuquerque, NM. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE BALLOON ENVELOPE AS A RESULT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY CONTROL OVERSIGHT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft GGWIZ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 14, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN90LA008
Location
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Event ID
20001213X29587
Coordinates
35.179260, -106.589721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE BALLOON ENVELOPE AS A RESULT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S QUALITY CONTROL OVERSIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
THUNDER AND COLT
Serial Number
1369
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
CLOWN DH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN90LA008