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Aviation accident NYC03LA013

SERS · Avian Balloon Skyhawk · 2002-10-23 · Cottageville, WV, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC03LA013
Event ID
20021112X05458
Type
Accident
Date
2002-10-23
Location
Cottageville, WV, USA
Coordinates
38.866664, -81.814163

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Avian Balloon
Model
Skyhawk
Registration
N71AV
FAR Part
091
Engines
Damage

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision not to over fly the landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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