Investigation: 198900809 - Thuncolt 60-69A, VH-OLA, Nuriootpa SA, 14 May 1989

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The approach to land was made in light wind conditions and at an approximate rate of descent of 200 feet per minute. The landing was firm. When the basket impacted with the ground the pilot flying the balloon was thrown forward and fell onto the passenger. The passenger's leg was broken. The rate of descent was not excessive and should not have caused the occupants to be thrown about if they were correctly braced prior to touchdown. The pilot reported that he lost concentration at a critical moment and did not brace himself sufficiently for the landing.

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General details
Date:	14 May 1989	Investigation status:	Completed
Time:	1720	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
Location:	Nuriootpa	Occurrence type:	Miscellaneous - Other
State:	South Australia	Occurrence class:	Operational
Release date:	24 August 1989	Occurrence category:	Accident
Report status:	Final	Highest injury level:	Serious

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	Thunder & Colt Balloons
Aircraft model:	69
Aircraft registration:	VH-OLA
Serial number:	588
Type of operation:	Ballooning
Damage to aircraft:	Nil
Departure point:	Seppeltsfield SA
Departure time:	1630
Destination:	Nuriootpa SA