Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MKC84LA216

BALLWIN, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N4004G

ADAMS AB

Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED THAT BEFORE LANDING, HE REBRIEFED THE PASSENGERS ON THE LANDING TECHNIQUE. HE NOTED THAT A LADY PASSENGER SEEMED NERVOUS ABOUT THE LANDING. THE PLT LANDED IN A PASTURE WITH AN ESTIMATE 6 KT WIND. REPORTEDLY, THE BALLOON MADE A SOFT TOUCHDOWN, BUT THE BASKET TIPPED OVER. THE LADY, WHO SEEMED NERVOUS, SUFFERED A BROKEN SHOULDER. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, SHE HAD A HISTORY OF BROKEN BONES.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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