Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 3, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA263
Location
Jackson, WY
Event ID
20200803X34135
Coordinates
43.587501, -110.827900
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
22
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
25
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inability to arrest the descent rate when the balloon encountered unforecasted high ground wind that resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
310A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
310A
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# WPR20CA263