CAMERON Z90 - NO SERIES
Bernalillo, NM — February 15, 2015
Event Information
| Date | February 15, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA039 |
| Event ID | 20150414X10528 |
| Location | Bernalillo, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.32306, -106.56194 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CAMERON |
| Model | Z90 - NO SERIES |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in abnormal runway/ground contact.
Full Narrative
The pilot determined that the wind was faster than anticipated at the landing location. He maneuvered the balloon for a landing in an open field, the gondola landed hard, and fell onto its side. One passenger sustained a broken leg and the balloon sustained no damage.
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon prior to the flight that would have precluded normal operation of the balloon.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.