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June 5, 2019 · Cameron A-275 No Series · N3004S
Sedona, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (17 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Location
Sedona, AZ
Aircraft
Cameron A-275 No Series (2018)
Tail Number
N3004S
Operator
P-Marks Plus
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
GAA19CA314
The pilot reported that, as the balloon touched down, one of the ground crewmembers jumped into the basket to add his weight. As the balloon was coming to a stop, it encountered some rough terrain hidden by tall grass. The balloon bounced, and the ground crewmember was ejected from the basket and landed on the ground. The pilot added that the balloon "came up off the ground again and over the crew member." The crewmember sustained serious injuries. 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’s encounter with rough terrain, which resulted in a bounced landing and a ground crewmember sustaining serious injuries.
Full Narrative
The balloon pilot reported that, as the balloon touched down, one of the ground crew personnel jumped into the basket to add his weight. As the balloon was coming to a stop, it encountered some rough terrain hidden by tall grass. The balloon bounced and the ground crew member was ejected from the basket and landed on the ground. The balloon "came up off the ground again and over the crew member." The crew member suffered serious injuries. 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 Time06:35 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron A-275 No Series
Tail NumberN3004S
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorP-Marks Plus
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (17 uninjured, 1 unknown outcome)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured17
Total18
Crew 1Age 66 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 45 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC