Raven S60A N804DL
12 January 2002 · La Vernia, Texas, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 12 January 2002 at about 14:49 local time, a Raven S60A registered N804DL was involved in an accident near La Vernia, Texas, United States. 7 people were on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was slightly damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 14:49
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- La Vernia, Texas, United States
- Coordinates
- 29.4953, -98.1578
- Aircraft
- Raven S60A
- Registration
- N804DL
- Category
- Balloon
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Other Work Use
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Marion → LaVernia
- Aircraft damage
- Minor
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW02LA270
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Probable cause
The pilot's improper planning of the approach and failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor was the power lines.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
A hot air balloon collided with power lines during an approach to land in a vacant field. The 900-hour commercial pilot and five passengers were not injured. One passenger was seriously injured when she was struck and electrocuted by a severed power line.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Raven S60A accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2001 | Raven S60A | Mumford, New York, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Mar 1987 | Raven S60A | Grand Lake, Colorado, United States | Henry C. Vanschaack | No injuries | - |
| 11 Oct 1986 | Raven S60A | Montville, Connecticut, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 14 Oct 1985 | Raven S60A | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 24 Oct 1978 | Raven S60A | Fox River Grve, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2002 | Boeing A75SN1 | Georgetown, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Cessna 188A | Vincent, Texas, United States | Elk Creek Spraying Service | No injuries | - |
| 13 Jul 2002 | Aero Commander CALLAIR A-9B | El Paso, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 16 Jan 2002 | Bellanca 17-30 | Plainview, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 17 Jan 2002 | Cessna 340A | Temple, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |
| 18 Jan 2002 | Beechcraft C23 | Sinton, Texas, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |