Mar 16, 2012
Accident
Substantial Avra Valley, AZ
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.
NTSB WPR12LA138