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October 6, 2017 · Ultramagic Sa T210 NO Series · N123UT

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 23 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Ultramagic Sa T210 NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N123UT
Operator
Pacific Rim Adventures Inc Dba
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA016

The Ultramagic balloon pilot reported that, during a balloon festival, after a local sightseeing flight, he landed the balloon and decided to wait for the ground crew to locate the balloon before deflating. He added that, as the balloon was deflating, he "heard a basket sliding across the top of [his] balloon." The balloon rotated counter-clockwise, and the balloon basket, still loaded with passengers, rolled upside down. The Ultramagic balloon sustained substantial damage to the burner rack. One passenger sustained serious injuries. The Lindstrand balloon pilot reported that, during landing, there were two balloons in his flightpath. He added that he climbed and passed the first balloon but was unable to pass the second balloon, and "I brushed him with my basket on the top of his balloon." He landed the balloon without further incident. The Ultramagic pilot and the Lindstrand operations manager reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloons that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The Ultramagic balloon pilot reported that, during a balloon festival, after a local sightseeing flight, he landed the balloon and decided to wait for the ground crew to locate the balloon before deflating. He added that, as the balloon was deflating, he "heard a basket sliding across the top of [his] balloon". The balloon rotated counter-clockwise and the balloon basket, still loaded with passengers, rolled upside down. The Ultramagic balloon sustained substantial damage to the burner rack. One passenger sustained serious injuries. The Lindstrand balloon pilot reported that, during landing, there were two balloons in his flight path. He added that he climbed and passed the first balloon, but was unable to pass the second. He reported that, "I brushed him with my basket on the top of his balloon." He landed the balloon without further incident. The Ultramagic pilot and the Lindstrand operations manager reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloons that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftUltramagic Sa T210 NO Series
Tail NumberN123UT
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPacific Rim Adventures Inc Dba
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeNone
Engine DetailsNone | None
Seats12

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 23 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured23
Total25
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 28 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time12:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data