# NTSB Accident NYC97LA176
> **Thunder and Colt AX-10** · 1997-08-31 · AKRON, PA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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