# NTSB Accident LAX02FA069
> **Cameron Balloons US N-145** · 2002-01-26 · North Las Vegas, NV, USA · FATL
## 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.

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