Accident to the Ultramagic N180 registered F-HPAC on 21/08/2019 at Onzain

On the day of the event, the weather conditions allowed the scheduled flights to take place and were not of a nature to show any particular risk in the morning. During boarding, the pilot estimated that the physical condition of the passengers was compatible with the flight. After take-off, he gave a safety briefing and, in particular, showed the passengers the position to adopt for landing. During the landing, the balloon bounced, then the basket fell onto its long side due to (4 )Due to the fact that she was hospitalised for several weeks following the accident, this statement was collected by telephone with the help of the friend who had accompanied her for this sightseeing balloon flight. 4/4 BEA2019-0500.en/September 2022 the wind conditions. The investigation could not determine whether the passenger with injuries to her lower limbs had adopted and maintained the recommended safety position throughout the landing. It is possible that, surprised by the bounce and the basket upset, she had been unable to maintain a proper position. It is also possible that she did not have the physical strength necessary to maintain the safety position. Given her age, her musculoskeletal characteristics were probably conducive to the bone injuries/fractures she sustained during the landing.