# NTSB Accident CHI00LA270
> **Raven AS-55A** · 2000-08-25 · LINCOLN, IL, USA · MINR
## 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.

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