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August 3, 2020 · Head AX8 88 No Series · N45303
Jackson, WY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Jackson, WY
Aircraft
Head AX8 88 No Series (1988)
Tail Number
N45303
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
WPR20CA262
The balloon pilot reported that after about 50 minutes of uneventful flying, the wind increased to about 11 miles per hour (mph) while traveling to the southwest. Immediately after, the wind abruptly shifted 180º and increased to about 20 miles per hour. The balloon descended and impacted terrain, slid about 30 yards, and came to rest on its side. The balloon sustained minor damaged, and a passenger sustained a serious broken ankle injury. The weather study revealed that the weather encountered was not forecasted.
NTSB Probable Cause
The balloon pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The balloon pilot reported that after about 50 minutes of uneventful flying, the wind increased to about 11 miles per hour (mph) while traveling to the southwest. Immediately after, the wind abruptly shifted 180º and increased to about 20 miles per hour. The balloon descended and impacted terrain, slid about 30 yards, and came to rest on its side. The balloon sustained minor damaged, and a passenger sustained a serious broken ankle injury. The weather study revealed that the weather encountered was not forecasted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHead AX8 88 No Series
Tail NumberN45303
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsCameron · Ultra Double · Unknown
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 76 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300°, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 14000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time05:00
Weather SourceWFAC