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March 26, 1988 · Avian Magnum IX · N1601D
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1988
Injury Outcomes
8 injuries (8 minor injuries)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Avian Magnum IX
Tail Number
N1601D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA137
DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT IN A HOT AIR BALLOON, WHILE DESCENDING, THE DEFLATION LINE MALFUNCTIONED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RELEASE PULLEY HAD NO ROLLER AND THE ROPE WAS KNOTTED AND JAMMED IN THE PULLEY. THE VENT COULD NOT BE ACTIVATED IN THIS CONDITION.
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DURING A LOCAL FLIGHT IN A HOT AIR BALLOON, WHILE DESCENDING, THE DEFLATION LINE MALFUNCTIONED. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RELEASE PULLEY HAD NO ROLLER AND THE ROPE WAS KNOTTED AND JAMMED IN THE PULLEY. THE VENT COULD NOT BE ACTIVATED IN THIS CONDITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAvian Magnum IX
Tail NumberN1601D
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
People & Injuries
Injury Summary8 injuries (8 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor8
Uninjured0
Total8
Crew 1Age 38 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:54
Weather SourcePILO