Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 18, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20LA333
Location
Peoria, AZ
Event ID
20201215102418
Coordinates
33.797271, -112.240890
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
18
Total Aboard
20
Probable Cause and Findings
The balloon's encounter with unexpected windshear, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injuries.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
N500
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
N-500
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RANDY LONG COMPANIES LLC
Address
27231 N 71ST PL
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85266-8837
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# WPR20LA333