Pilot Debrief

CAMERON Z90 - NO SERIES near Bernalillo, NM — 2015-02-15

Final reportGAA15CA039
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Date
2015-02-15
Location
Bernalillo, NM, USA
Aircraft
CAMERON Z90 - NO SERIES
Registration
N681SJ
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in abnormal runway/ground contact.

NTSB narrative

The pilot determined that the wind was faster than anticipated at the landing location. He maneuvered the balloon for a landing in an open field, the gondola landed hard, and fell onto its side. One passenger sustained a broken leg and the balloon sustained no damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon prior to the flight that would have precluded normal operation of the balloon.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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