Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 2, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA118
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Event ID
20260303202595
Coordinates
32.813900, -111.709600
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
12
Total Aboard
13
Probable Cause and Findings
The hot air balloon’s encounter with downdraft wind conditions in mountainous terrain and subsequent impact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
260A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
260A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
8420 W LIMELIGHT ST APT 201
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
ID 83714-6207
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# WPR26LA118