Pilot Debrief

LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 77A near Harrison, AR — 2010-06-27

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Date
2010-06-27
Location
Harrison, AR, USA
Aircraft
LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 77A
Registration
N60029
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing.

NTSB narrative

While landing in a field, the wind shifted and the hot air balloon impacted a tree. The balloon then ascended approximately 50 feet back into the air. The pilot cautioned his two passengers to brace for a hard landing. The balloon descended rapidly and hit the ground hard. The basket rolled on its side and one of the passengers fell out. The passenger impacted the ground face first, breaking her nose and cheek bone. The balloon again lifted off the ground before settling back for its final landing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact anomalies with the balloon.

NTSB coding

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