Thunder Colt 240A Hot Air Balloon, VH-PVC, Belconnen ACT, 13 January 1989

198902533

Summary

During a landing on a golf course, an elderly lady passenger sustained a fractured leg as she had not taken up the correct landing position. The pilot reported the landing was conducted in suitable weather conditions and that the rate of descent was not excessive.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198902533
Occurrence date 13/01/1989
Location Belconnen
Report release date 30/11/1989
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Miscellaneous - Other
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Thunder & Colt Balloons
Model 240
Registration VH-PVC
Serial number 593
Operation type Ballooning
Departure point Dairy Flat ACT
Destination Belconnen ACT
Damage Nil