Pilot Debrief

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A near Albuquerque, NM — 2009-05-25

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Date
2009-05-25
Location
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Aircraft
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A
Registration
N120RB
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive descent rate.

NTSB narrative

On a scenic balloon flight with four passengers, the pilot located a clear area to land the balloon. As the pilot maneuvered the balloon to the area, the wind the pilot was expecting did not materialize and the pilot picked an alternate site. In order to remain clear of obstacles, the pilot "vented" the balloon "and had a hard landing." During the landing, one of the passengers sustained a broken ankle.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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