Summary
On October 09, 2024, a Cameron Balloons Us ZL-70 (N31010) was involved in an accident near Rio Rancho, NM. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inability to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing approach due to a gusting wind shift.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31010.
Accident Details
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
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# WPR25LA081