MINR · Raven AS-55A · 2000-08-25 · LINCOLN, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00LA270
Event ID
20001212X21687
Type
Accident
Date
2000-08-25
Location
LINCOLN, IL, USA
Coordinates
40.15018, -89.35942
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Raven
Model
AS-55A
Registration
N1073R
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's attention was diverted and the power lines which the balloon contacted.