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April 12, 2015 · Ultramagic M90 - NO Series NO Series · N890VB
Sherwood, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Sherwood, OR
Aircraft
Ultramagic M90 - NO Series NO Series (2011)
Tail Number
N890VB
Operator
Vista Balloon Adventures
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA038
The balloon was descending toward a row of trees during an approach to a field. The pilot added heat to make the balloon ascend. Once clear of the trees, the pilot opened a vent to descend and his hand became entangled in the line. The pilot freed his hand and realized that the descent rate was excessive. He maneuvered the balloon for a landing in the field; the balloon bounced, went up about 10 to 15 feet above ground level, and then landed hard. Two passengers sustained broken feet. The balloon sustained substantial damage to 31 fabric panels in the envelope as a result of contact with the burner flames during the landing sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon prior to the flight that would have precluded normal operation of the balloon.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The balloon was descending toward a row of trees during an approach to a field. The pilot added heat to make the balloon ascend. Once clear of the trees, the pilot opened a vent to descend and his hand became entangled in the line. The pilot freed his hand and realized that the descent rate was excessive. He maneuvered the balloon for a landing in the field; the balloon bounced, went up about 10 to 15 feet above ground level, and then landed hard. Two passengers sustained broken feet. The balloon sustained substantial damage to 31 fabric panels in the envelope as a result of contact with the burner flames during the landing sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon prior to the flight that would have precluded normal operation of the balloon.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:50 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftUltramagic M90 - NO Series NO Series
Tail NumberN890VB
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVista Balloon Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 62 · None · None
Crew 2Minor
Crew 3Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC