FIREFLY BALLOONS 2010 INC FIREFLY 12B-010
Pagosa Springs, CO — April 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | April 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA210 |
| Event ID | 20210505103037 |
| Location | Pagosa Springs, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.27227, -107.08694 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | FIREFLY BALLOONS 2010 INC |
| Model | FIREFLY 12B-010 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 10 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly control the balloon during a steep approach that resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury.
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.