Head AX8 88
Jackson, WY — August 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA262 |
| Event ID | 20200803X33949 |
| Location | Jackson, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.58750, -110.82790 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Head |
| Model | AX8 88 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The balloon pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.