Pilot Debrief

ULTRAMAGIC SA T210 near Arroyo Hondo, NM — 2024-06-26

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Date
2024-06-26
Location
Arroyo Hondo, NM, USA
Airport
KSKX
Aircraft
ULTRAMAGIC SA T210
Registration
N53WB
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The passenger’s failure to maintain a proper landing position and handhold during the landing sequence, which resulted in a serious injury.

NTSB 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.

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