SERS · Thunder and Colt AX-10 · 1997-08-31 · AKRON, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA176
Event ID
20001208X08736
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-31
Location
AKRON, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.16082, -76.19915
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
9
Total aboard
10
Aircraft
Make
Thunder and Colt
Model
AX-10
Registration
N834TC
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
failure of a passenger to hang onto the ropes, as directed; which allowed another passenger to be struck as the basket tipped over, broking her arm. A related factor was the wind, which was strong enough to tip the basket, while the envelope was deflating.