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LAX93LA188

Completed

Aerostar Ax-9· N63164

Date
April 22, 1993
Location
Calistoga, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The balloon's encounter with higher than forecast winds which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the design of the balloon basket with a recessed area which prevented any lateral movement of the injured passenger's foot during the landing.

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