Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 15, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA272
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20200815X85420
Coordinates
35.159999, -106.500000
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to a high-wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FRICKE BARBARA A
Address
1209 FLORIDA ST NE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87110-6801
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# WPR20CA272