Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 2, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA211
Location
Durhamville, NY
Event ID
20100406X02650
Coordinates
43.125000, -75.657218
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The passenger's failure to adequately brace herself for the landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
AX8B
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
FIREFLY 8B-15
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COMPTON PRESTON W
Address
1920 BOWATER DR APT D2
City
KINGSPORT
State / Zip Code
TN 37660-4149
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the balloon stated that at the conclusion of the 1-hour flight, he conducted a "typical" landing to a "level, grassy" golf course fairway. During the landing, one of the passengers "lost [her] footing" in the gondola, fell, and "slid" into the pilot. The pilot then fell onto the passenger, fracturing her ankle. The pilot did not mention if he gave the passengers a prelanding briefing prior to the landing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA211