Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA517
Location
Hartsel, CO
Event ID
20110727X73429
Coordinates
39.048889, -105.677780
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
11
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
BB85
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
BB120P
Registered Owner (Current)
Country
United States
Analysis
Following a sightseeing flight, the pilot was attempting to land a hot air balloon. After the initial touchdown, the wind velocity increased resulting in the balloon becoming airborne again. The balloon 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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA517