Aviation Accident Summary CHI92LA096

GOSHEN, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N6092K

CAMERON N120

Analysis

THE BALLOON MADE A HARD LANDING IN A CORN FIELD THAT HAD BEEN CUT. WINDS REPORTED BY THE PILOT WERE FROM 300 DEGREES MAGNETIC AT 10 KNOTS. THE PILOT WAS SELF BRIEFED ON THE WEATHER. ONE PASSENGER WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE LANDING.

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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