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August 29, 2004 · Cameron Balloons A-210 · N4503V

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 6 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Cameron Balloons A-210
Tail Number
N4503V
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DEN04CA132

According to the pilot, the flight had been uneventful; however, the winds had increased in velocity. The winds according to the pilot, at the time of landing, were between 8 and 9 knots. During the landing, the ground crew grabbed the basket and assisted it down to the ground. One passenger fell forward during the landing, twisting her ankle and breaking it. No other anomalies were noted.

NTSB Probable Cause

the passenger losing her balance during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the increased wind velocity.

Full Narrative

On August 29, 2004, at approximately 0810 mountain daylight time, a passenger sustained serious injuries while on board a Cameron Balloons A-210, N4503V. The balloon, piloted by a commercial pilot, was not damaged during landing approximately 7 miles northwest of Albuquerque International Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The scenic flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and four other passengers reported no injuries. The local flight originated at approximately 0650. According to the pilot, the flight had been uneventful; however, the winds had increased in velocity. The winds according to the pilot, at the time of landing, were between 8 and 9 knots. During the landing, the ground crew grabbed the basket and assisted it down to the ground. The basket did not hit hard, nor did it tip over. One passenger fell forward during the landing, twisting her ankle and breaking it. No other anomalies were noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 MDT
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque Intl (7nm NE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCameron Balloons A-210
Tail NumberN4503V
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 6 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total7
Crew 1Age 40 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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