Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA210
Location
Pagosa Springs, CO
Event ID
20210505103037
Coordinates
37.272272, -107.086940
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
11
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to properly control the balloon during a steep approach that resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY 12B-010
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
FIREFLY 12B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLOON ADVENTURES
Address
PO BOX 4095
City
PAGOSA SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 81147
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# CEN21LA210