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October 8, 2015 · Kubicek BB 100Z · N106KB
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 14 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Kubicek BB 100Z (2014)
Tail Number
N106KB
Operator
Philip C Brandt
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
GAA16CA014
According to the pilot, after diverting to an alternate landing area due to adverse wind conditions, the pilot maneuvered the balloon to land on a nearby soccer field. The pilot stated that he engaged the smart vent, touched down, bounced, and the balloon touched down a second time and came to a halt. He reported that during the second touchdown, a passenger's knee struck the calf of a fellow passenger, and that the passenger who was struck sustained a broken fibula. No further injuries resulted and damage was not sustained to any portion of the balloon. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, after diverting to an alternate landing area due to adverse wind conditions, the pilot maneuvered the balloon to land on a nearby soccer field. The pilot stated that he engaged the smart vent, touched down, bounced, and the balloon touched down a second time and came to a halt. He reported that during the second touchdown, a passenger's knee struck the calf of a fellow passenger, and that the passenger who was struck sustained a broken fibula. No further injuries resulted and damage was not sustained to any portion of the balloon. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKubicek BB 100Z
Tail NumberN106KB
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorPhilip C Brandt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines4
Engine TypeNone
Engine Details4 Burner Type Engines · None
Seats21
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 14 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured14
Total15
Crew 1Age 47 · None · None
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 45 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC