Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 2, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA302
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Event ID
20240805194847
Coordinates
38.719100, -104.659410
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
8
Total Aboard
9
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
260A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
260A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MARKETING SERVICES INC OF PUEBLO
Address
925 S 8TH ST
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80905-7318
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# CEN24LA302