Aviation Accident Summary LAX93LA283

PHOENIX, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N16131

AVIAN BALLOON MAGNUM IX

Analysis

THE PILOT SAID HE WAS LANDING IN A FIELD WHEN THE WIND DRAGGED THE BALLOON INTO A RIVER WASH AREA WHERE THE ENVELOPE CONTACTED SOME TREES AND SUSTAINED DAMAGE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PLANNED APPROACH TO THE LANDING AREA.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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