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September 20, 2007 · Aerostar S81A · N5294D
Hartsel, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Location
Hartsel, CO
Aircraft
Aerostar S81A
Tail Number
N5294D
Operator
Colorado Rocky Ballooning
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DEN07CA163
According to the pilot, the departure and en route portion of the flight were normal. While setting up for the landing, the pilot noted the wind was approximately 10 to 14 knots and "nothing was unusual." During the touchdown, "the initial impact was hard, followed by a small hop, and then a second impact." One passenger sustained serious injuries.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the departure and en route portion of the flight were normal. While setting up for the landing, the pilot noted the wind was approximately 10 to 14 knots and "nothing was unusual." During the touchdown, the "initial impact was hard, followed by a small hop, and then a second impact." The basket came to rest upright. The pilot and three passengers were not injured and one passenger sustained a fractured lower leg.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerostar S81A
Tail NumberN5294D
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorColorado Rocky Ballooning
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1Age 47 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0