Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX N2006W
22 September 1996 · Stilwell, Kansas, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 22 September 1996 at about 00:30 local time, a Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX registered N2006W was involved in an accident near Stilwell, Kansas, United States. 7 people were on board and one was seriously injured. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 00:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Stilwell, Kansas, United States
- Coordinates
- 38.7799, -94.6808
- Aircraft
- Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX
- Registration
- N2006W
- Category
- Balloon
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Unknown
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Bucyrus → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Not recorded
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Dusk
- NTSB number
- CHI96LA349
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Probable cause
the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance from a tree, and his allowing an abrupt touchdown. Factors relating to the accident were: dusk and the proximity of tree(s).
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
With darkness approaching and a lack of suitable landing sites, the pilot attempted to set the balloon down in a small clear area. During the approach, the balloon brushed the top of a tree. Beyond the tree, the pilot allowed an abrupt landing in a field. One passenger fell on another resulting in serious injuries being inflicted.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Avian Balloon MAGNUM accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 1993 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | American HOT Airlines, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1992 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX | Driggs, Idaho, United States | W.g.e., Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 3 Oct 1987 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX | Carefree, Arizona, United States | Rainbow Balloon Flights | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Apr 2012 | Avian Balloon MAGNUM IX | Sedona, Arizona, United States | Northern Light Balloon Expeditions | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 1996 | Cessna 150 | Olathe, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 29 Aug 1996 | Piper PA-28-161 | Pittsburg, Kansas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 17 Feb 1996 | Piper PA-28 | Larned, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 2 Mar 1996 | Piper PA-28-140 | Pittsburg, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Mar 1996 | Cessna 140 | Ulysses, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Mar 1996 | Cessna 150 | Howard, Kansas, United States | - | No injuries | - |