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July 22, 2011 · Cameron Balloons Us AX10 210 · N2012J
Clark, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 6 uninjured
Location
Clark, CO
Aircraft
Cameron Balloons Us AX10 210
Tail Number
N2012J
Operator
Wild West Balloon Adventures
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CEN11CA520
Following a sightseeing flight, the pilot landed a hot air balloon in approximately 15 knots of wind. During the initial touchdown, the balloon bounced and skipped several times before landing firmly, tipping the basket on its side. Of the eight passengers on board, one sustained a broken ankle and two passengers sustained minor injuries. 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-(general)-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
Following a sightseeing flight, the pilot landed a hot air balloon in approximately 15 knots of wind utilizing high wind landing procedures. After the initial touchdown, the balloon bounced and skipped several times before landing firmly. During the landing, the basket tipped on its side. Of the eight passengers on board, one sustained a broken ankle and two passenger sustained minor injuries. There was no damage to the balloon. The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron Balloons Us AX10 210
Tail NumberN2012J
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorWild West Balloon Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 6 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured6
Total9
Crew 1Age 59 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO