Pilot Debrief

KUBICEK BB85 near Hartsel, CO — 2011-07-27

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Date
2011-07-27
Location
Hartsel, CO, USA
Aircraft
KUBICEK BB85
Registration
N1545T
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.

NTSB narrative

Following a sightseeing flight, the pilot was attempting to land a hot air balloon when the wind velocity increased. On the initial touchdown, the balloon bounced, and traveled about 30 feet before experiencing a hard landing. Of the ten passengers on board, one sustained a broken leg. There was no damage to the balloon. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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