SERS · Head Balloons, Inc. AX8-88 · 1989-04-16 · TROY, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW89FA081
Event ID
20001213X28091
Type
Accident
Date
1989-04-16
Location
TROY, TX, USA
Coordinates
31.189132, -97.300712
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Head Balloons, Inc.
Model
AX8-88
Registration
N4510H
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CHECK PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TREE DURING THE LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH WIND & TREE(S).