# NTSB Accident LAX04CA221
> **American Blimp Corporation A-1-50** · 2004-05-22 · North Las Vegas, NV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04CA221
- **Event ID:** 20040616X00809
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-05-22
- **Location:** North Las Vegas, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.212501, -115.196113
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** American Blimp Corporation
- **Model:** A-1-50
- **Registration:** N154ZP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the ground crew's inability to maintain control of the airship and the pilot's inability to obtain a sufficient rate of climb.  Contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.

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