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August 27, 1993 · Cameron HAB-N90 · N1192W

Niagara Falls, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Niagara Falls, NY
Aircraft
Cameron HAB-N90
Tail Number
N1192W
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
NYC93LA174

THE BALLOON PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A NORMAL LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. THE PILOT STATED: 'I ADVISED THE [PASSENGERS] TO BRACE THEMSELVES USING THE HANDLES...THE BALLOON TOUCHED DOWN, SLID UP A SMALL KNOLL...THE BASKET SLID A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE COMING TO A FINAL STOP. I CHECKED MY [PASSENGERS] AND [ONE PASSENGER] HAD BROKEN HER RIGHT LEG.'

NTSB Probable Cause

The inadequate bracing of the passenger for landing which resulted in a fall.

Full Narrative

On Friday, August 27, 1993, at 0733 eastern daylight time, a Cameron HAB-N90, N1192W, a free balloon, registered to James S. Suttle, and piloted by Penny L. Suttle, landed in a field in Niagara Falls, New York. The balloon was not damaged. The pilot and one passenger were not injured, but a second passenger received serious injures. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR 91. The pilot was conducting a landing in an open field. In her report, the pilot stated: All equipment was stowed and out of the way for landing. I advised the [passengers] to brace themselves using the inside handles, bend their knees slightly, face the direction of travel and watch the progress of the landing...the balloon touched down, slid up a small knoll, then touched down again after the knoll. The basket slid a short distance before coming to a final stop. I checked the [passengers] and [one] had a broken leg...The hot air balloon was not damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:33 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCameron HAB-N90
Tail NumberN1192W
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats0

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 33 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data