1 fatal · Cameron Balloons US N-145 · 2002-01-26 · North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA069
Event ID
20020201X00160
Type
Accident
Date
2002-01-26
Location
North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Coordinates
36.315555, -115.373054
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
2
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
7
Aircraft
Make
Cameron Balloons US
Model
N-145
Registration
N8004J
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.