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Lafayette, Colorado

July 14, 2023 · NTSB CEN23LA305 · ADAMS BALLOON AB (N895FA)
Serious Injury
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NTSB Narrative

An inadvertent hard landing in high wind conditions resulting in serious injury of two passengers. Contributing to the accident was the increase in prevailing winds prior to the forecast.

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NTSB Findings

  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-(general)-Effect on operation
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN23LA305
AircraftADAMS BALLOON AB
RegistrationN895FA
Damage
FAR Part091
Location39.9756, -105.0788
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