# NTSB Accident DEN99LA011
> **Thunder and Colt AX8-90 S 2** · 1998-10-09 · ALBUQUERQUE, NM, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN99LA011
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11243
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-10-09
- **Location:** ALBUQUERQUE, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.059776, -106.619369
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 5
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Thunder and Colt
- **Model:** AX8-90 S 2
- **Registration:** N790TC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper planning for his landing site approach which resulted in the balloon landing in close proximity to electrical transmission lines.

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