Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN86LA068

RIO RANCHO, NM, USA

Aircraft #1

N3SB

Cameron 0-77

Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT DURING THE INFLATION OF HIS BALLOON, THE SAFETY LINE HOLDING THE BASKET TO HIS SUPPORT VEHICLE BROKE DURING WINDY CONDITIONS. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE TRIED TO INFLATE THE ENVELOPE IN ORDER TO CLIMB ABOVE BUILDINGS NEARBY. THE PLT INDICATED HE WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ENOUGH ALT BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE BUILDINGS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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