ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357723
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| Date: | Sunday 25 February 1996 |
| Time: | 18:45 LT |
| Type: |  Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2598H |
| MSN: | F7-815 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 134 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Brighton, IA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said in preparation for landing, she was executing some touchdowns with the balloon. During one of the touchdowns, her ankle fractured. The pilot rated passenger then took control and landed the balloon. The physician, who treated the pilot, reported that she had reduced calcium levels in her bones.
Probable Cause: The pilot's bone condition, which resulted in a fractured ankle during a normal touchdown.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA102
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 06:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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