N12171

Substantial
Serious

Cameron A 315S/N: 6453

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 3, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA267
Location
Jackson, WY
Event ID
20200803X34051
Coordinates
43.587501, -110.827770
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
8
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
19

Probable Cause and Findings

The balloon pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CAMERON
Serial Number
6453
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
A 315
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
12
FAA Model
A-315

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WYOMING BALLOON CO
Address
PO BOX 2578
City
JACKSON
State / Zip Code
WY 83001-2578
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# WPR20CA267