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Aviation accident FTW96LA361

NONE · Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 · 1996-08-24 · RIO RANCHO, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW96LA361
Event ID
20001208X06513
Type
Accident
Date
1996-08-24
Location
RIO RANCHO, NM, USA
Coordinates
35.269687, -106.659095

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Balloon Works
Model
FIREFLY 7
Registration
N7414U
FAR Part
091
Engines
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. The variable wind condition was a related factor.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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