Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to abort the attempt to clear the obstacle. Factors in the accident were: the poor condition of the balloon envelope and the pilot's lack of experience as pilot in command of balloon operations.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW89FA136
CompletedPiccard Ax-6· N85DP
- Date
- July 16, 1989
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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