Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 28, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA225
Location
Dayton, NV
Event ID
20210608103227
Coordinates
39.296208, -119.557910
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon due to an unexpected high surface wind and downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
90A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
90A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DIERINGER AARON JACOB
Address
3325 BARBARA CIR
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89503-3804
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# WPR21LA225