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October 8, 2018 · Ultramagic N 250 No Series · N275WB
Rio Rancho, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 12 uninjured
Location
Rio Rancho, NM
Aircraft
Ultramagic N 250 No Series (2017)
Tail Number
N275WB
Operator
Perfect Flight
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
GAA19CA030
The balloon pilot reported that, during touchdown, the basket made very light impact, swung around, and stopped. He added that, as the balloon deflated, the basket tipped over on its side. While assisting passengers out of the basket, a passenger told the pilot that she had a broken arm. The pilot reported that she stated to him that believed that another passenger had possibly fallen on her when the basket tipped over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The balloon tipping over during deflation, which resulted in a passenger injury.
Full Narrative
The balloon pilot reported that, during touchdown, the basket made very light impact, swung around, and stopped. He added that as the balloon deflated, the basket laid over on its side. While assisting passengers out of the basket, the female passenger told the pilot that she had broken her arm. The pilot reported that, after picking her up from the hospital, she believed that another passenger had possibly fallen on her when the basket laid over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:59 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftUltramagic N 250 No Series
Tail NumberN275WB
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorPerfect Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 12 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured12
Total13
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 43 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time15:47
Weather SourceWFAC