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May 9, 1983 · Skypower GBN-41-1000 GBN-41-100 · N77NC
Denver, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 1983
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Denver, MO
Aircraft
Skypower GBN-41-1000 GBN-41-100
Tail Number
N77NC
Operator
Natalie J Caplan
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA106
THE PLT STATED THAT THE GONDOLA BOUNCED DURING A HARD LANDING & WAS LIFTED BY TURBULENT WINDS. AFTER THE GONDOLA HAD REBOUNDED TO ABOUT 50 FT AGL, SOMEONE PULLED THE BALLOON'S RIP PANEL DUMPING THE GAS RESULTING IN A SEVERE HARD LANDING.
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THE PLT STATED THAT THE GONDOLA BOUNCED DURING A HARD LANDING & WAS LIFTED BY TURBULENT WINDS. AFTER THE GONDOLA HAD REBOUNDED TO ABOUT 50 FT AGL, SOMEONE PULLED THE BALLOON'S RIP PANEL DUMPING THE GAS RESULTING IN A SEVERE HARD LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSkypower GBN-41-1000 GBN-41-100
Tail NumberN77NC
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNatalie J Caplan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 52 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 36 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:49
Weather SourceWFAC