Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA010
Location
Alburquerque, NM
Event ID
20211014104101
Coordinates
35.192110, -106.618740
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 landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
RICHARDSON-75
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
RICHARDSON-75
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WALKER DOROTHY E
Address
14818 SURVEYOR BLVD
City
ADDISON
State / Zip Code
TX 75001-4413
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# WPR22LA010