Cameron BIEU/V-65 N75192
26 August 1993 · Lewiston, New York, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 26 August 1993 at about 12:20 local time, a Cameron BIEU/V-65 registered N75192 was involved in an accident near Lewiston, New York, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 12:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Lewiston, New York, United States
- Coordinates
- 43.1699, -79.0399
- Aircraft
- Cameron BIEU/V-65
- Registration
- N75192
- Category
- Balloon
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Niagra Falls → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC93LA173
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with a light pole.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
THE PILOT AND PASSENGER DEPARTED IN A HOT AIR BALLOON, FROM CANADA, TO CROSS THE NIAGARA FALLS GORGE INTO THE UNITED STATES (U.S.). AFTER CROSSING INTO U.S. AIRSPACE, THE PILOTED STATED THAT THE WINDS BECAME VARIABLE IN DIRECTION AND SPEED. THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED DIFFICULTY IN MANEUVERING AWAY FROM THE GORGE. SEVERAL LANDINGS WERE ABORTED. DURING THE LAST GO AROUND, WHEN THE BALLOON BURNER WAS TURNED ON TO ESTABLISH A CLIMB, THE BALLOON CONTINUED TO DESCEND. DURING THE DESCENT THE BALLOON STRUCK AND BROKE A LAMP STANCHION. AS THE LAMP POST FELL IT BROKE THE PASSENGER'S ARM. THE BALLOON LANDED HARD, UNDAMAGED.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 1993 | Cessna 206 | Inlet, New York, United States | LLS Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 12 May 1993 | Bellanca 7KCAB | Shirley, New York, United States | Mid Island Air Service Inc. | Minor injuries | - |
| 15 May 1993 | Cessna 182P | Bath, New York, United States | Gary B Roush | No injuries | - |
| 26 Sep 1993 | Piper PA-24-260 | Niagara Falls, New York, United States | L & L Aviation Inc. | Fatal | - |
| 12 Apr 1993 | Piper PA-32R-301 | Lapeer, New York, United States | E.g. and H. Inc. | Fatal | 3 |
| 29 Jun 1993 | American General AA-1 | Vestal, New York, United States | - | Fatal | 2 |