Primary finding
Probable cause
The loss of lift and subsequent hard landing as result of the disengagement of a velcro strip at the top of the balloon's envelope.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW95LA338
CompletedGeneral balloon Newport ax8· N1384E
- Date
- August 12, 1995
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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