SERS · Cameron A-250 · 1999-05-22 · WINDSOR, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA189
Event ID
20001212X18818
Type
Accident
Date
1999-05-22
Location
WINDSOR, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.529731, -122.810081
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
13
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
17
Aircraft
Make
Cameron
Model
A-250
Registration
N3037V
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot did not obtain the most current weather briefing available, which forecast high winds about his actual landing time. The balloon encountered high winds and collided with an embankment in a field during a precautionary hard landing. Factors in the accident were that the pilot did not have enough protective gear for all passengers as prescribed in the Flight Manual, and he did not brief the passengers that the gear was available or on its proper use.