Aviation Accident Summary FTW92LA081

MAUMELLE, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N6008J

CAMERON 084

Analysis

DURING A DAYLIGHT FLIGHT LASTING 1 HOUR AND 50 MINUTES THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND HIS BALLOON IN A WOODED SWAMPY AREA DUE TO A LOW FUEL CONDITION. DURING THE LANDING THE BALLOON ENVELOPE WAS DESTROYED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS IMPROPER FUEL CONSUMPTION PLANNING. A FACTOR WAS A LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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