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February 15, 2015 · Cameron Z90 - NO Series NO Series · N681SJ
Bernalillo, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Bernalillo, NM
Aircraft
Cameron Z90 - NO Series NO Series (2013)
Tail Number
N681SJ
Operator
Coffing Stephen
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
GAA15CA039
The pilot determined that the wind was faster than anticipated at the landing location. He maneuvered the balloon for a landing in an open field, the gondola landed hard, and fell onto its side. One passenger sustained a broken leg and the balloon sustained no damage. 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 pilot determined that the wind was faster than anticipated at the landing location. He maneuvered the balloon for a landing in an open field, the gondola landed hard, and fell onto its side. One passenger sustained a broken leg and the balloon sustained no damage. 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 Time09:10 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron Z90 - NO Series NO Series
Tail NumberN681SJ
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorCoffing Stephen
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 57 · None · None
Crew 2Serious
Crew 3None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC