CAMERON BALLOONS U S A-315
Albuquerque, NM — October 14, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA019 |
| Event ID | 20231024193293 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.17993, -106.58996 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CAMERON BALLOONS U S |
| Model | A-315 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 12 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the balloon during landing due to unforecasted windshear and turbulent air.
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.