ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353865
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| Date: | Saturday 29 August 1998 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: |  Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9067F |
| MSN: | F7-485 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1989 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 344 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Freehold, NJ -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Monroe Twnship, NJ |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, he had set up to land the balloon in a large field, but the wind shifted so he decided to land in a smaller field. During the landing, one of the passengers lost his balance and fell onto another passenger who incurred an ankle injury. The pilot reported that he had briefed the passengers prior to touchdown.
Probable Cause: The passenger's failure to secure himself during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD98LA105
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 11:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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