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October 3, 2023 · Ultramagic Sa N-300 · N27MU
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2023
Injury Outcomes
7 injuries (2 serious injuries, 5 minor injuries), 7 uninjured
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Ultramagic Sa N-300 (2023)
Tail Number
N27MU
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
WPR24LA006
The pilot of the balloon reported that while descending for a landing with a 5 kt wind from the west, about 20 ft above ground level, the balloon’s groundspeed increased to 12-13 kts. The pilot ascended the balloon due to power lines and when cleared, began the approach to landing in a small field. The pilot verified all passengers were in position for the landing and flared utilizing all 3 burners. Subsequently, the balloon impacted cholla covered desert terrain, bounced, and came to rest on its side about 140 ft from the initial landing area. Two passengers sustaining serious injury.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the balloon reported that while descending for a landing with a 5 kt wind from the west, about 20 ft above ground level, the balloon’s groundspeed increased to 12-13 kts. The pilot ascended the balloon due to power lines and when cleared, began the approach to landing in a small field. The pilot verified all passengers were in position for the landing and flared utilizing all 3 burners. Subsequently, the balloon impacted cholla covered desert terrain, bounced, and came to rest on its side about 140 ft from the initial landing area. Two passengers sustaining serious injury.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:05 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftUltramagic Sa N-300
Tail NumberN27MU
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary7 injuries (2 serious injuries, 5 minor injuries), 7 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor5
Uninjured7
Total14
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 43 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time06:53
Weather SourceWFAC