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NTSB investigation record

NYC97LA176

Completed

Thunder and Colt Ax-10· N834TC

Date
August 31, 1997
Location
Akron, PA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

failure of a passenger to hang onto the ropes, as directed; which allowed another passenger to be struck as the basket tipped over, broking her arm. A related factor was the wind, which was strong enough to tip the basket, while the envelope was deflating.

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