Aviation Accident Summary CHI91LA292

ALTOONA, IA, USA

Aircraft #1

N4055T

BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY X-7

Analysis

THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING A HIGH WIND LANDING, THE GONDOLA HIT THE TERRAIN HARD, AND TIPPED OVER. A PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN ANKLE DURING THE LANDING.

Probable Cause and Findings

WEATHER EVALUATION MISJUDGED AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIGH WINDS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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