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June 26, 2024 · Ultramagic Sa T210 · N53WB
Arroyo Hondo, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Location
Arroyo Hondo, NM
Aircraft
Ultramagic Sa T210 (2018)
Tail Number
N53WB
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
WPR24LA223
The pilot reported that after he instructed the passengers on the landing procedures, positions, and handholds in the basket of the hot air balloon, they completed about a 1-hour flight without any anomalies. Prior to a normal landing, the passengers were once again instructed on the landing procedures. During landing, shortly after touchdown, the balloon slid to a stop and a passenger was unable to maintain her instructed position and handhold. Subsequently, the passenger sustained a serious injury.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger’s failure to maintain a proper landing position and handhold during the landing sequence, which resulted in a serious injury.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after he instructed the passengers on the landing procedures, positions, and handholds in the basket of the hot air balloon, they completed about a 1-hour flight without any anomalies. Prior to a normal landing, the passengers were once again instructed on the landing procedures. During landing, shortly after touchdown, the balloon slid to a stop and a passenger was unable to maintain her instructed position and handhold. Subsequently, the passenger sustained a serious injury.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MDT
Nearest AirportTaos Regional Airport (4nm WNW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftUltramagic Sa T210
Tail NumberN53WB
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeNone
Engine DetailsUltramagic · MK-32 DOUBLE · None · 28
Seats12
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 52 · Second Class · None
Crew 3Serious
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 F
Altimeter30.39 inHg
Observation Time05:56
Weather SourceWFAC