Accident Details
Date
Saturday, January 13, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA093
Location
Albany, TX
Event ID
20240118193681
Coordinates
32.782880, -99.365959
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach in a high wind condition.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1995
Model / ICAO
Firefly 7-15
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
FIREFLY 7-15
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DAVIS TYLER J
Address
401 N 2ND ST
City
MONTROSE
State / Zip Code
CO 81401-3720
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# CEN24LA093