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Accident

FAA accident report · Camron O-77 · Battle Creek, MI · July 4, 2003

Date: July 4, 2003 · 08:30 local
Place: Battle Creek, MI
Phase of flight: Level Off Touchdown
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Aircraft: N8085G
NTSB investigation: NTSBCHI03LA208
Reported as: Camron O77
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0

N8085GRegistered now · Cameron Balloons US O-77S/N 6248 · Built 2000 Airframe modelCameron Balloons US O-77 Engine modelNONENone

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What happened

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(-23) After landing both pilot and crewmember exited balloon, after walking a short distance, the crewmember complained of back pain and was taken to the hospital, where she required surgery on her back.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) AFTER LANDING BOTH PILOT AND CREWMEMBER EXITED BALLOON, AFTER WALKING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE CREWMEMBER COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, WHERE SHE REQUIRED SURGERY ON HER BACK.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB CHI03LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBattle Creek, MIThe pilot's excessive descent rate. Factors to the accident were the trees lining the landing area.Jul 4, 2003 · No damage