Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 2, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA191
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20210511103069
Coordinates
33.827448, -112.101340
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
18
Total Aboard
19
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inability to maintain control after the balloon's encounter with an unexpected wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
N-500
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# WPR21LA191