N307CKKUBICEK FACTORY S R O BB26Z2024-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

KUBICEK FACTORY S R O BB26ZS/N: 2056

Summary

On July 13, 2024, a Kubicek Factory S R O BB26Z (N307CK) was involved in an accident near Casper, WY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inability to maintain control of the balloon after encountering high wind conditions and windshear during the landing, which resulted in the pilot’s ejection from the basket and serious injury.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA245. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N307CK.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 13, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA245
Location
Casper, WY
Event ID
20240715194700
Coordinates
42.834866, -106.249300
Nearest Airport
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 inability to maintain control of the balloon after encountering high wind conditions and windshear during the landing, which resulted in the pilot’s ejection from the basket and serious injury.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KUBICEK FACTORY S R O
Serial Number
2056
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
BB26Z
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
BB26Z

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CITY OF RIVERTON
Address
816 N FEDERAL BLVD
City
RIVERTON
State / Zip Code
WY 82501-2913
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# WPR24LA245