Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 7, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN23LA006
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20221007106086
Coordinates
35.181582, -106.652160
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inability to find a suitable landing area in a critical fuel situation and his decision to land on a highway, which resulted in the balloon impacting a bridge railing and terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
S53A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
S53A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SPICER TODD
Address
510 ORCHARD ST
City
DANVILLE
State / Zip Code
IL 61832-2465
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# CEN23LA006