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August 2, 2019 · Cameron A 210 No Series · N6533Q
Hume, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 8 uninjured
Location
Hume, NY
Aircraft
Cameron A 210 No Series (2011)
Tail Number
N6533Q
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
GAA19CA484
The pilot reported that, after the balloon encountered a thermal en route, he decided to land it in a hayfield surrounded by a wooded area. He added that the balloon was "driven down into the tree branches," and when over the hayfield, it descended and bounced hard to about 10 ft as he deflated the envelope. The balloon landed hard again and then deflated. One passenger 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 pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury.
Full Narrative
The balloon pilot reported that, after encountering a thermal en route, he decided to land the balloon in a hayfield surrounded by a wooded area. The balloon was "driven down into the tree branches" and, when over the hayfield, the balloon descended and bounced hard. The balloon bounced about 10 ft as he deflated the envelope. The balloon landed hard once more and deflated. One passenger received 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 Time20:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron A 210 No Series
Tail NumberN6533Q
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 8 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total9
Crew 1Age 67 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time23:35
Weather SourceWFAC