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July 27, 2011 · Kubicek BB85 Z · N1545T
Hartsel, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 10 uninjured
Location
Hartsel, CO
Aircraft
Kubicek BB85 Z
Tail Number
N1545T
Operator
Colorado Rocky Ballooning
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CEN11CA517
Following a sightseeing flight, the pilot was attempting to land a hot air balloon when the wind velocity increased. On the initial touchdown, the balloon bounced, and traveled about 30 feet before experiencing a hard landing. Of the ten passengers on board, one sustained a broken leg. There was no damage to the balloon. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
Following a sightseeing flight, the pilot was attempting to land a hot air balloon. After the initial touchdown, the wind velocity increased resulting in the balloon becoming airborne again. The balloon traveled about 30 feet before experiencing a hard landing. Of the ten passengers on board, one sustained a broken leg. There was no damage to the balloon. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKubicek BB85 Z
Tail NumberN1545T
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorColorado Rocky Ballooning
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 10 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured10
Total11
Crew 1Age 61 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter29.45 inHg
Weather SourcePILO