# NTSB Accident FTW89FA081
> **Head Balloons, Inc. AX8-88** · 1989-04-16 · TROY, TX, USA · SERS
## 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).

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