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N59EX accident description

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Crash location 33.290000°N, 112.237500°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Phoenix, AZ
33.448377°N, 112.074037°W
14.4 miles away
Tail number N59EX
Accident date 13 Sep 2014
Aircraft type Ultramagic N250 - No Series
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that as the balloon descended to land, about 50 feet above ground level, a wind gust and down draft resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent collision with trees. The balloon landed hard and bounced several times. During the accident sequence, the basket flipped onto its side and was dragged in the dirt, which resulted in substantial damage to the structure. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in downdraft and gusting wind conditions which resulted in striking trees and a subsequent hard landing.

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