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March 28, 2022 · Aerostar International RXS-8 · N9106Q

Yutan, NE

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Yutan, NE
Aircraft
Aerostar International RXS-8 (1993)
Tail Number
N9106Q
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN22LA159

The pilot reported that he conducted a steep approach to a field with the intention of landing in between two obstacles. The balloon cleared the first obstacle with a descent rate of 250 ft per minute. The basket touched down on its short side, near the corner. The pilot was thrown forward and down as he pulled the red line; his foot caught on the basket wall then twisted. The balloon bounced once or twice before it came to rest on its side. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with the balloon that would have precluded normal operations. The balloon sustained minor damage and the passengers were not injured; however, the pilot sustained a serious ankle injury.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper brace during landing which resulted in a serious injury during the landing sequence.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he conducted a steep approach to a field with the intention of landing in between two obstacles. The balloon cleared the first obstacle with a descent rate of 250 ft per minute. The basket touched down on its short side, near the corner. The pilot was thrown forward and down as he pulled the red line; his foot caught on the basket wall then twisted. The balloon bounced once or twice before it came to rest on its side. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with the balloon that would have precluded normal operations. The balloon sustained minor damage and the passengers were not injured; however, the pilot sustained a serious ankle injury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAerostar International RXS-8
Tail NumberN9106Q
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 42 · None · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 F / 10 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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