# NTSB Accident NYC03LA013
> **Avian Balloon Skyhawk** · 2002-10-23 · Cottageville, WV, USA · SERS
## 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.

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