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April 24, 1982 · Avian Balloon Skyhawk · N72AV
Longmont, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Longmont, CO
Aircraft
Avian Balloon Skyhawk
Tail Number
N72AV
Operator
Aeronauts Partnership
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DEN82FTE18
THE PILOT TOOKOFF IN THE BALLOON WITH THREE PASSENGERS ON A SIGHT-SEEING FLIGHT. THE WIND WAS FROM 200 DEGREES AT 5 GUSTING 7 KNOTS. A LARGE FIELD WAS SELECTED FOR LANDING. WHILE USING A HIGH WIND LANDING PROCEDURE, THE GONDOLA TIPPED OVER DURING TOUCHDOWN. ONE PASSENGER FELL OUT AND FRACTURED A VERTEBRA.
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THE PILOT TOOKOFF IN THE BALLOON WITH THREE PASSENGERS ON A SIGHT-SEEING FLIGHT. THE WIND WAS FROM 200 DEGREES AT 5 GUSTING 7 KNOTS. A LARGE FIELD WAS SELECTED FOR LANDING. WHILE USING A HIGH WIND LANDING PROCEDURE, THE GONDOLA TIPPED OVER DURING TOUCHDOWN. ONE PASSENGER FELL OUT AND FRACTURED A VERTEBRA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAvian Balloon Skyhawk
Tail NumberN72AV
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorAeronauts Partnership
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg