GORHAM, ME, USA
N15314
BARNES AX7
THE PILOT TOOK OFF WITH THREE PASSENGERS IN A HOT AIR BALLOON. THERE WAS AN UNFORECAST WIND CHANGE WITH AN INCREASE IN VELOCITY. THIS CHANGE IN WIND DIRECTION AND VELOCITY PRECLUDED THE ABILITY TO MAKE A LANDING AND KEEP THE BASKET UPRIGHT. WHEN THE BASKET TIPPED OVER THE PILOT RECEIVED A BROKEN LEG. THE THREE PASSENGERS WERE UNINJURED.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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