Ultramagic N500
Peoria, AZ — September 18, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 18, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20LA333 |
| Event ID | 20201215102418 |
| Location | Peoria, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.79727, -112.24089 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Ultramagic |
| Model | N500 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 18 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The balloon's encounter with unexpected windshear, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injuries.
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.