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November 7, 1999 · Aerostar Raven S57-A Raven S57 · N9130F

Imperial, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Imperial, MO
Aircraft
Aerostar Raven S57-A Raven S57
Tail Number
N9130F
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CHI00LA023

The pilot briefed the passengers on the proper balloon landing procedures both prior to and during the flight. He reported that just prior to touchdown, he again stated 'Hold on and bend your knees.' He reported that during the normal, stand-up landing, the female passenger, age 83, either failed to or was unable to hold on. She lost her balance and began to sit on the floor of the basket. The male passenger, age 79, then let go of the basket in an attempt to assist her. The male passenger lost his footing, fell on top of the female, and the female passenger received a broken arm.

NTSB Probable Cause

the passenger's failure to follow instructions on how to properly brace for the landing.

Full Narrative

On November 7, 1999, at 1635 central standard time, a passenger on board an Aerostar Raven S57-A balloon, N9130F, suffered a broken arm during a landing in Imperial, Missouri. The balloon was being operated by a commercial rated hot air balloon pilot. The pilot and a second passenger were not injured. The balloon was not damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from House Springs, Missouri, at 1530 cst. The pilot reported the accident occurred during the landing following a hour long flight. He reported he briefed the passengers on the proper landing procedures both prior to and during the flight. He reported he told them how to hold on during the landing, why they needed to hold on, what to expect, how to bend their knees, and how to brace themselves. He reported they began the landing approach at 800 feet above the ground (agl) at which time he once again briefed the passengers regarding the landing. He said he made the final step down at 50 feet agl to a "...gentle glide slope to landing." He reported that just prior to touchdown he again stated "Hold on and bend your knees." He reported that during the normal, stand-up landing, the female passenger, age 83, either failed to or was unable to hold on. She lost her balance and began to sit on the floor of the basket. The male passenger, age 79, then let go of the basket in an attempt to assist her. The male passenger lost his footing and fell on top of the female. It was sometime during this occurrence that the female passenger received a broken arm.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAerostar Raven S57-A Raven S57
Tail NumberN9130F
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats0

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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