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August 9, 1992 · Cameron V-77 · N9544G
Mesquite, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Mesquite, TX
Aircraft
Cameron V-77
Tail Number
N9544G
Operator
Holmes Larry A
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW92FA205
DURING A LOCAL AREA FLIGHT THE BALLOON CONTACTED ELECTRICAL POWER LINES WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE BALLOON BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE ELECTRICAL POWER LINES CAUSING ARCING TO TAKE PLACE IN AND AROUND THE BASKET AREA. WHILE THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXTRICATE THE BALLOON FROM THE WIRES THE BASKET SEPARATED FROM THE BALLOON AND FELL 65 FEET TO A PAVED AREA.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM KNOWN OBSTACLES.
Full Narrative
DURING A LOCAL AREA FLIGHT THE BALLOON CONTACTED ELECTRICAL POWER LINES WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. THE BALLOON BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE ELECTRICAL POWER LINES CAUSING ARCING TO TAKE PLACE IN AND AROUND THE BASKET AREA. WHILE THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXTRICATE THE BALLOON FROM THE WIRES THE BASKET SEPARATED FROM THE BALLOON AND FELL 65 FEET TO A PAVED AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:13 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron V-77
Tail NumberN9544G
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHolmes Larry A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT