# NTSB Accident BFO93FA107
> **US/LTA 138S AIRSHIP** · 1993-07-04 · NEW YORK, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO93FA107
- **Event ID:** 20001211X12779
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-07-04
- **Location:** NEW YORK, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.770454, -73.989868
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** US/LTA
- **Model:** 138S AIRSHIP
- **Registration:** N832US
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INADEQUATE DESIGN OF, AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR, THE AIRSHIP WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENVELOPE FAILURE FOLLOWING SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE NIGHT SIGN EQUIPMENT.

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