Aviation Accident Summary LAX84LA246

PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N2014F

BALLOON WORKS FIRE FLY 6B

Analysis

WHEN THE BALLOON TOOK OFF, THE WINDS WERE VIRTUALLY CALM. HOWEVER, DURING THE LAST 30 MINUTES OF FLT, THE SURFACE WINDS INCREASED TO AN ESTIMATED 15 KTS WHICH NECESSITATED A HIGH WIND LANDING. THE GONDOLA TIPPED OVER DURING THE LANDING & ONE OF THE PASSENGERS SUFFERED A FRACTURED LEFT FEMUR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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