Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 20, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR22LA066
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20211221104429
Coordinates
33.800746, -112.143230
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
15
Total Aboard
16
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inability to maintain balloon control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a serious passenger injury.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
A-315
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
A-315
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RAINBOW RYDERS INC
Address
5601 EAGLE ROCK AVE NE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87113-1765
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# WPR22LA066