PEEWEE VALLEY, KY, USA
N96CB
CAMERON BALLON 0-77
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE TOOK OFF IN LIGHT TO MODERATE WIND CONDITIONS. DURING A 30 MINUTE FLIGHT, THE WIND VELOCITY INCREASED. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE BRIEFED HIS PASSENGER ON HOW TO POSITION HIMSELF TO AVOID INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A HARD LANDING. A SHALLOW APPROACH WAS MADE IN WINDS THAT WERE BLOWING AT 10 GUSTING 15 KNOTS. REPORTEDLY, THE PASSENGER WAS SEATED ON THE EDGE OF THE BASKET WITH ONE LEG OVER THE SIDE, AND DURING THE LANDING, HE SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG. ALSO, A GROUND CREWMAN SUFFERED A SHOULDER DISLOCATION WHEN THE BASKET REBOUNDED AND HE TRIED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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