Lindstrand 310A
Jackson, WY — August 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA263 |
| Event ID | 20200803X34135 |
| Location | Jackson, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.58750, -110.82790 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Lindstrand |
| Model | 310A |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 22 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 24 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to arrest the descent rate when the balloon encountered unforecasted high ground wind that 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.