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October 6, 1990 · Raven S-55A · N4062H
Bernalillo, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Bernalillo, NM
Aircraft
Raven S-55A
Tail Number
N4062H
Operator
Stephen M Fallacy
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN91LA003
THE PRIVATE PILOT AND A PASSENGER WERE DRIFTING WITH THE WIND DURING A BALLOON FIESTA. WITNESSES SAID THE BALLOON STRUCK POWER LINES ABOUT 100 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CHASE CREW SAID ONE OF THE MEN TRIED TO SLIDE DOWN A ROPE BUT LOST HIS GRIP AND FELL TO THE TERRAIN. THE WITNESSES SAID THE OTHER MAN GRABBED THE POWER LINE AND HELD ON FOR A SHORT TIME, THEN FELL TO THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT, RESULTING IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH POWER LINES.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT AND A PASSENGER WERE DRIFTING WITH THE WIND DURING A BALLOON FIESTA. WITNESSES SAID THE BALLOON STRUCK POWER LINES ABOUT 100 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CHASE CREW SAID ONE OF THE MEN TRIED TO SLIDE DOWN A ROPE BUT LOST HIS GRIP AND FELL TO THE TERRAIN. THE WITNESSES SAID THE OTHER MAN GRABBED THE POWER LINE AND HELD ON FOR A SHORT TIME, THEN FELL TO THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:32 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionIflt
Aircraft
AircraftRaven S-55A
Tail NumberN4062H
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageDestroyed
OperatorStephen M Fallacy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC