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October 4, 1993 · Raven Rally RX7 · N27953
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Raven Rally RX7
Tail Number
N27953
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA004
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM THE NORTH AT 5 KNOTS GUSTING TO 12 KNOTS. DURING THE LANDING FLARE THE WINDS CARRIED THE BALLOON ABOUT 200 YARDS INTO A POWRLINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WINDS.
Full Narrative
On October 4, 1993, approximately 0821 mountain daylight time, a Raven Rally RX7, N27953, sustained substantial damage near Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the landing flare. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. One passenger did not receive injury. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight. During a telephone interview, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that the winds, from the north at 5 knots gusting to 12 knots, picked up the balloon during the attempted landing. The pilot further reported that the balloon traveled approximately 200 yards and hit a powerline. Damage reported was a burned skirt and an envelope torn vertically.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:21 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaven Rally RX7
Tail NumberN27953
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO