Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA081
Location
Rio Rancho, NM
Event ID
20250122199585
Coordinates
35.250100, -106.621000
Aircraft Damage
MINR
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 clearance from a tree during the landing approach due to a gusting wind shift.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
ZL-70
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
3
FAA Model
ZL-70
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HARTMAN THEODORE MELVIN IDE
Address
2807 HERITAGE DR
City
CHAMPAIGN
State / Zip Code
IL 61822-2380
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# WPR25LA081