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September 13, 2014 · Ultramagic N250 - NO Series NO Series · N59EX
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 9 uninjured
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Ultramagic N250 - NO Series NO Series
Tail Number
N59EX
Operator
Hot Air Expeditions
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA396
The pilot reported that as the balloon descended to land, about 50 feet above ground level, a wind gust and down draft resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent collision with trees. The balloon landed hard and bounced several times. During the accident sequence, the basket flipped onto its side and was dragged in the dirt, which resulted in substantial damage to the structure. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in downdraft and gusting wind conditions which resulted in striking trees and a subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that as the balloon descended to land, about 50 feet above ground level, a wind gust and down draft resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent collision with trees. The balloon landed hard and bounced several times. During the accident sequence, the basket flipped onto its side and was dragged in the dirt, which resulted in substantial damage to the structure. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftUltramagic N250 - NO Series NO Series
Tail NumberN59EX
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHot Air Expeditions
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 9 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured9
Total11
Crew 1Age 65 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC