Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX90LA343

MOORPARK, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N1523C

BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7B

Analysis

IN A TELEPHONE REPORT TO FAA INSPECTORS, THE PILOT SAID THE BALLOON WAS LANDING IN MILD WINDS, MADE A 'BUMPY' LANDING, AND THE BASKET TIPPED OVER. THE PILOT AND TWO PASSENGERS FELL ON TOP OF THE THIRD PASSENGER, WHO SUSTAINED A FRACTURE OF THE PELVIS.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ARREST DESCENT FOR LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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