ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355410
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| Date: | Sunday 10 August 1997 |
| Time: | 18:55 LT |
| Type: |  Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
| Owner/operator: | Theron Riley |
| Registration: | N90755 |
| MSN: | F7B-358 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 76 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Columbia, MO -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , MO |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, there were three weather briefings prior to the flight. The last briefing indicated that the approaching cold front had dissipated, and that calm winds were expected to remain. The pilot briefed his passenger on hard landing techniques prior to launching with approximately 10-15 other balloons. Nearly 30 minutes into the flight, the wind shifted 180 degrees and accelerated. The pilot elected to descent for a landing in a field. During the landing sequence, one corner of the basket contacted the ground, causing the basket to pirouette onto one side. At this time, the passenger's foot became caught between the propane tank and the basket causing an ankle fracture.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper planning/decision. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA305
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 11:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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