CAMERON BALLOONS U S A-315
Phoenix, AZ, December 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.80075, -112.14323 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA066 |
| Event ID | 20211221104429 |
Aircraft
| Make | CAMERON BALLOONS U S |
| Model | A-315 |
| Registration # | N317RR |
| Operator | RAINBOW RYDERS INC |
| Owner | RAINBOW RYDERS INC |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 15 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain balloon control during a high wind landing, which resulted in 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.