MINR · RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC S-66A · 2012-03-16 · Avra Valley, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR12LA138
Event ID
20120316X40147
Type
Accident
Date
2012-03-16
Location
Avra Valley, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.434841, -111.31562
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
9
Aircraft
Make
RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC
Model
S-66A
Registration
N57194
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.