Accident Details
Date
Friday, January 30, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA108
Location
Durango, CO
Event ID
20260204202387
Coordinates
37.383333, -107.850000
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
A55S
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
A55S
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ADAMS STEVEN H
Address
5312 DEE DR NE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87111-1906
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# CEN26LA108