Pilot Debrief

Ultramagic N 250 near Rio Rancho, NM — 2018-10-08

Final reportGAA19CA030
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Date
2018-10-08
Location
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
Aircraft
Ultramagic N 250
Registration
N275WB
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The balloon tipping over during deflation, which resulted in a passenger injury.

NTSB narrative

The balloon pilot reported that, during touchdown, the basket made very light impact, swung around, and stopped. He added that, as the balloon deflated, the basket tipped over on its side. While assisting passengers out of the basket, a passenger told the pilot that she had a broken arm. The pilot reported that she stated to him that believed that another passenger had possibly fallen on her when the basket tipped over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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