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15 Aug 2020: Aerostar International RX 8 No Series — Ken Tuley — Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM, United States
SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

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