No fatalities
15 Aug 2020: Aerostar International RX 8 No Series — Ken Tuley — Albuquerque, NM
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to a high-wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Descent rate — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation