Pilot Debrief

Cameron A-275 near Sedona, AZ — 2019-06-05

Final reportGAA19CA314
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Date
2019-06-05
Location
Sedona, AZ, USA
Aircraft
Cameron A-275
Registration
N3004S
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The balloon’s encounter with rough terrain, which resulted in a bounced landing and a ground crewmember sustaining serious injuries.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, as the balloon touched down, one of the ground crewmembers jumped into the basket to add his weight. As the balloon was coming to a stop, it encountered some rough terrain hidden by tall grass. The balloon bounced, and the ground crewmember was ejected from the basket and landed on the ground. The pilot added that the balloon "came up off the ground again and over the crew member." The crewmember sustained serious injuries. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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