ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290261
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| Date: | Monday 17 November 2014 |
| Time: | 10:45 LT |
| Type: |  Ultramagic N-250 |
| Owner/operator: | Hot Air Expeditions |
| Registration: | N59EX |
| MSN: | 250/6 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 970 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wittman, Arizona -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Cave Creek, AZ |
| Deer Valley, AZ | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to take the 11 passengers on a hot-air balloon sightseeing tour. The pilot reviewed the weather forecast for the day which disclosed that wind speeds would be less than 8 mph. The morning departure occurred in calm wind conditions and the pilot maneuvered the balloon for about 30 to 40 minutes before he noticed the wind was becoming stronger. As he descended to land, he noted that the wind was reaching 15 to 20 mph. In an effort to make a quick stop, he attempted to activate the rapid deflation valve, which was slower than he expected. The balloon subsequently collided with a tree which resulted in substantial damage to the basket.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon when the wind unexpectedly increased which resulted in a collision with trees during the landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR15CA044
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 12:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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