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September 4, 2022 · Firefly Balloons Firefly 8B-15 · N7067F
Las Cruces, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Aircraft
Firefly Balloons Firefly 8B-15 (1998)
Tail Number
N7067F
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
WPR22LA368
The balloon pilot reported that, after establishing level flight at 300 feet above ground level, he initiated an approach for landing, with a 200 feet per minute rate of descent. The balloon landed hard and bounced three times. The balloon was undamaged, but a passenger sustained serious leg and rib injuries. The pilot of the balloon reported that the technique of bending the knees upon landing was omitted in his passenger briefing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
Full Narrative
The balloon pilot reported that, after establishing level flight at 300 feet above ground level, he initiated an approach for landing, with a 200 feet per minute rate of descent. The balloon landed hard and bounced three times. The balloon was undamaged, but a passenger sustained serious leg and rib injuries. The pilot of the balloon reported that the technique of bending the knees upon landing was omitted in his passenger briefing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 MDT
Nearest AirportN/A (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFirefly Balloons Firefly 8B-15
Tail NumberN7067F
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC