Pilot Debrief

Firefly 7-15 near Jamestown, RI — 2008-07-19

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Date
2008-07-19
Location
Jamestown, RI, USA
Airport
OQU
Aircraft
Firefly 7-15
Registration
N2131Y
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive descent maneuver.

NTSB narrative

The balloon pilot was not able to land at the intended site because he did not descend quickly enough. He continued flying while searching for an alternate landing location. He located a suitable landing area and started another descent. He then observed electrical power lines off to the side and advised his two passengers to prepare for a hard landing. The pilot induced a rapid descent to avoid the powers lines and the balloon landed hard. During the hard landing, one of the passengers suffered a serious foot injury.

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