CAMERON BALLOONS Z-90
Celina, TX — March 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA164 |
| Event ID | 20210325102804 |
| Location | Celina, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.31860, -96.77810 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CAMERON BALLOONS |
| Model | Z-90 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The malfunction of the balloon’s envelope venting system during landing in high wind, which resulted in the balloon being dragged along the ground, substantially damaging the envelope.
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.