SERS · AVIAN BALLOON MAGNUM IX · 1996-09-22 · STILWELL, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI96LA349
Event ID
20001208X06706
Type
Accident
Date
1996-09-22
Location
STILWELL, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.779857, -94.680755
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
7
Aircraft
Make
AVIAN BALLOON
Model
MAGNUM IX
Registration
N2006W
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance from a tree, and his allowing an abrupt touchdown. Factors relating to the accident were: dusk and the proximity of tree(s).