Cameron A 315
Jackson, WY, August 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Jackson, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.58750, -110.82777 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA267 |
| Event ID | 20200803X34051 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cameron |
| Model | A 315 |
| Registration # | N12171 |
| Operator | Wyoming Balloon Co |
| Owner | Wyoming Balloon Co |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 8 |
| None | 10 |
| Total Injured | 9 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The balloon pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing 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.