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July 24, 1994 · Cameron V-77 · N1990S
Pflugerville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pflugerville, TX
Aircraft
Cameron V-77
Tail Number
N1990S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA243
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND, THE BALLOON ENCOUNTERED A SHIFT IN WIND DIRECTION AND VELOCITY. THE BASKET STRUCK THE GROUND AND THE BALLOON DRIFTED INTO A SET OF POWER LINES. THE ENVELOPE WENT OVER POWER LINES AND GONDOLA WAS ON ITS SIDE CAUSING THE BURNER UNIT TO IGNITE THE GRASS. THE ENSUING FIRE CONSUMED THE ENVELOPE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.
Full Narrative
On July 24, 1994, at 0730 central daylight time, a Cameron V-77 N1990S, was destroyed while landing near Pflugerville, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured. Weather for the 14 CFR 91 flight was visual meteorological conditions. The pilot reported that while he was attempting to land, a gust of wind caused the balloon to drift into electrical wires. The ensuing collision resulted in the gondola turning on its side. When the balloon came to rest the burner unit ignited the grass and the fire consumed the balloon. Numerous attempts to have the pilot complete the NTSB Pilot/Operator report were unsuccessful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron V-77
Tail NumberN1990S
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:30
Weather SourceWFAC