# NTSB Accident CHI96LA349
> **AVIAN BALLOON MAGNUM IX** · 1996-09-22 · STILWELL, KS, USA · SERS
## 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).

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