Mar 3, 1990
Accident
Destroyed PHOENIX, AZ
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious, 2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF THE BALLOON'S FUEL/HEATER SYSTEM BY THE OWNER/OPERATOR AND FAILURE OF THE FUEL LINE CONNECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL SYSTEM LEAK AND GONDOLA (BASKET) FIRE.
NTSB LAX90LA109