Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 20, 2007
NTSB Number
DEN07CA163
Location
Hartsel, CO
Event ID
20071004X01503
Coordinates
38.150001, -105.133331
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5294D
Make
AEROSTAR
Serial Number
S-81A-3011
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
S81A
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
COLORADO ROCKY BALLOONING LLC
Address
PO BOX 2698
Status
Deregistered
City
DILLON
State / Zip Code
CO 80435-2698
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, the departure and en route portion of the flight were normal. While setting up for the landing, the pilot noted the wind was approximately 10 to 14 knots and "nothing was unusual." During the touchdown, the "initial impact was hard, followed by a small hop, and then a second impact." The basket came to rest upright. The pilot and three passengers were not injured and one passenger sustained a fractured lower leg.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA163