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October 19, 1991 · Cameron N120 · N6092K
Goshen, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Location
Goshen, IN
Aircraft
Cameron N120
Tail Number
N6092K
Operator
Elkhart Balloon
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CHI92LA096
THE BALLOON MADE A HARD LANDING IN A CORN FIELD THAT HAD BEEN CUT. WINDS REPORTED BY THE PILOT WERE FROM 300 DEGREES MAGNETIC AT 10 KNOTS. THE PILOT WAS SELF BRIEFED ON THE WEATHER. ONE PASSENGER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
THE BALLOON MADE A HARD LANDING IN A CORN FIELD THAT HAD BEEN CUT. WINDS REPORTED BY THE PILOT WERE FROM 300 DEGREES MAGNETIC AT 10 KNOTS. THE PILOT WAS SELF BRIEFED ON THE WEATHER. ONE PASSENGER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron N120
Tail NumberN6092K
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorElkhart Balloon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1Age 38 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO