Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 13, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA245
Location
Casper, WY
Event ID
20240715194700
Coordinates
42.834866, -106.249300
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
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