ULTRAMAGIC S A N-500
Phoenix, AZ — May 2, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.82745, -112.10134 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA191 |
| Event ID | 20210511103069 |
Aircraft
| Make | ULTRAMAGIC S A |
| Model | N-500 |
| Registration # | N500UM |
| Operator | RANDY LONG COMPANIES LLC |
| Owner | RANDY LONG COMPANIES LLC |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 18 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain control after the balloon's encounter with an unexpected wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
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.