# NTSB Accident FTW89FA136
> **PICCARD AX-6** · 1989-07-16 · HOUSTON, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89FA136
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28830
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-16
- **Location:** HOUSTON, TX, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PICCARD
- **Model:** AX-6
- **Registration:** N85DP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE ATTEMPT TO CLEAR THE OBSTACLE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE POOR CONDITION OF THE BALLOON ENVELOPE AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE AS PILOT IN COMMAND OF BALLOON OPERATIONS.

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