Summary
On October 12, 2024, a Lindstrand 80E (N80029) was involved in an incident near Albuquerque, NM. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s loss of control during landing, which resulted in the balloon’s envelope contacting powerlines.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA016. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80029.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of control during landing, which resulted in the balloon’s envelope contacting powerlines.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA016