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NTSB Preliminary Report here: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/201877/pdf -
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According to the article, the NOTAM had expired that morning. -
Torque reacted to MS Coast's post in the thread Weather ballon strikes plane, injures pilot with Like.
"WindBorne told investigators its balloons are made from thin plastic film with no rigid structural components, and its ballast system uses low-density silica." What about the instrument package the balloon was carrying? I suspect that's what...
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Torque reacted to GFields's post in the thread Weather ballon strikes plane, injures pilot with Like.
Glad to know that there was no drone involved :)
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Windbourne is being proactive by working on some remediation to lessen the potential of their balloons being hit by aircraft, as well as decreasing the damage they can do if hit - their blog describes much more detail and how they are working on...