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August 15, 2020 · Aerostar International RX 8 No Series · N900FC
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Aerostar International RX 8 No Series (2007)
Tail Number
N900FC
Operator
Ken Tuley
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
WPR20CA272
The pilot reported that for the balloon flight, the wind conditions were forecast to be light and variable at 4 knots. The wind at take0ff was from the north at 5 mph and 40 minutes later had increased to 15 mph. The pilot subsequently executed a high wind landing procedure. The balloon landed hard and was not damaged; however, the passenger, who was braced for landing, suffered a serious broken ankle injury. 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 the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to a high-wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that for the balloon flight, the wind conditions were forecast to be light and variable at 4 knots. The wind at take0ff was from the north at 5 mph and 40 minutes later had increased to 15 mph. The pilot subsequently executed a high wind landing procedure. The balloon landed hard and was not damaged; however, the passenger, who was braced for landing, suffered a serious broken ankle injury. 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 Time08:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDouble Eagle (15nm E)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerostar International RX 8 No Series
Tail NumberN900FC
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorKen Tuley
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · None · None
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC