Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot landed the hot air balloon at an excessive descent rate which resulted in a hard landing. Wind gust are a contributing factor.
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NTSB investigation record
BFO88LA066
CompletedBalloon works Ax-8· N7108
- Date
- July 10, 1988
- Location
- Purcellville, VA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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