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N3099F accident description

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Crash location 40.120000°N, 76.290000°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Intercourse, PA
40.037600°N, 76.104953°W
11.3 miles away
Tail number N3099F
Accident date 12 Apr 2015
Aircraft type Head Balloons INC. AX8 105 - No Series
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the hot air balloon reported, "a gust of wind created a false lift effect on the balloon" during takeoff. The pilot's heat application to increase lift was insufficient to avoid colliding with a building. During the collision the hot air balloon sustained substantial damage to 44 of the 384 balloon panels.

The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the hot air balloon prior to flight that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/location for takeoff in gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with a building, and substantial damage to the hot air balloon.

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