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October 10, 1982 · Raven Industries S-66A · N1980M
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 1982
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (3 serious injuries, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Raven Industries S-66A
Tail Number
N1980M
Operator
James L Black/C William Cunn
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83FQA02
THE PILOT WAS LANDING THE BALLOON IN STRONG GUSTY WINDS WHEN HE SAW POWER LINES APPROACHING AND TOLD EVERYONE TO JUMP. THOSE JUMPING, EXCEPT THE PILOT, WERE INJURED. ONE PASSENGER STAYED IN THE BASKET AND WAS UNHARMED.
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THE PILOT WAS LANDING THE BALLOON IN STRONG GUSTY WINDS WHEN HE SAW POWER LINES APPROACHING AND TOLD EVERYONE TO JUMP. THOSE JUMPING, EXCEPT THE PILOT, WERE INJURED. ONE PASSENGER STAYED IN THE BASKET AND WAS UNHARMED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaven Industries S-66A
Tail NumberN1980M
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames L Black/C William Cunn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (3 serious injuries, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total5
Crew 1Age 34 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:52