Aviation Accident Summary DEN07CA163

Hartsel, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N5294D

Aerostar S81A

Analysis

According to the pilot, the departure and en route portion of the flight were normal. While setting up for the landing, the pilot noted the wind was approximately 10 to 14 knots and "nothing was unusual." During the touchdown, "the initial impact was hard, followed by a small hop, and then a second impact." One passenger sustained serious injuries.

Factual Information

According to the pilot, the departure and en route portion of the flight were normal. While setting up for the landing, the pilot noted the wind was approximately 10 to 14 knots and "nothing was unusual." During the touchdown, the "initial impact was hard, followed by a small hop, and then a second impact." The basket came to rest upright. The pilot and three passengers were not injured and one passenger sustained a fractured lower leg.

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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