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March 1, 1986 · Balloon Works 8B · N74176
Round Rock, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Round Rock, TX
Aircraft
Balloon Works 8B
Tail Number
N74176
Operator
Ernest R Newton
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW86LRG15
THE BALLOON WAS DAMAGED DURING LANDING IN A WIND OF 15 KTS GUSTING TO 40 KTS. THE PLT SAID THAT THE SURFACE WIND INCREASED DURING THE FLT. THE BALLOON WAS BLOWN ABOUT 900 YDS WHILE DRAGGING THE BASKET ACROSS A GRASS FIELD DURING THE LANDING.
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THE BALLOON WAS DAMAGED DURING LANDING IN A WIND OF 15 KTS GUSTING TO 40 KTS. THE PLT SAID THAT THE SURFACE WIND INCREASED DURING THE FLT. THE BALLOON WAS BLOWN ABOUT 900 YDS WHILE DRAGGING THE BASKET ACROSS A GRASS FIELD DURING THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBalloon Works 8B
Tail NumberN74176
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
OperatorErnest R Newton
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 30 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt, gusting 40 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO