Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 3, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA262
Location
Jackson, WY
Event ID
20200803X33949
Coordinates
43.587500, -110.827900
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The balloon pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
AX8 88
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
4
FAA Model
AX8-88
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
METZLER ALISA L
Address
627 STATE ROUTE 419
City
NEWMANSTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 17073-9132
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA262