LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 90A
Dayton, NV — May 28, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA225 |
| Event ID | 20210608103227 |
| Location | Dayton, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.29621, -119.55791 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | LINDSTRAND BALLOONS |
| Model | 90A |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | Unk |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon due to an unexpected high surface wind and downdraft, 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.