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August 2, 2015 · Thunder & Colt AX8 105S2 · N787TC
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Thunder & Colt AX8 105S2
Tail Number
N787TC
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CEN15CA340
The pilot stated that the balloon flight was normal with light and variable wind conditions. The pilot stated she informed the passenger that the basket may "hop" a couple of times during the landing and told him to brace himself. When the balloon basket touched the ground, the pilot's foot became wedged between the sidewall of the basket and one of the fuel tanks. The pilot lost her balance, her body shifted, and she felt her ankle fracture. She told the passenger to continue pulling the deflation line. The envelope deflated quickly and the basket laid down onto its side. There was no damage to the envelope or basket. The pilot suffered a broken ankle and leg.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not properly brace herself during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle and leg.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the balloon flight was normal with light and variable wind conditions. The pilot stated she informed the passenger that the basket may "hop" a couple of times during the landing and told him to brace himself. When the balloon basket touched the ground, the pilot's foot became wedged between the sidewall of the basket and one of the fuel tanks. The pilot lost her balance, her body shifted, and she felt her ankle fracture. She told the passenger to continue pulling the deflation line. The envelope deflated quickly and the basket laid down onto its side. There was no damage to the envelope or basket. The pilot suffered a broken ankle and leg.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftThunder & Colt AX8 105S2
Tail NumberN787TC
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC