MINR · Cameron Balloons Z-77 · 2007-07-03 · Battle Creek, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI07CA189
Event ID
20070817X01202
Type
Accident
Date
2007-07-03
Location
Battle Creek, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.306388, -85.221107
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cameron Balloons
Model
Z-77
Registration
N4021M
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The whisper burner's fuel valve opening for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a fire after landing. A factor in the accident was the balloon envelope's parachute top not reseating.