CAMERON BALLOONS U S A-315
Albuquerque, NM, October 14, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.17993, -106.58996 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA019 |
| Event ID | 20231024193293 |
Aircraft
| Make | CAMERON BALLOONS U S |
| Model | A-315 |
| Registration # | N315RR |
| Operator | Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. |
| Owner | Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. |
| 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 |
Event Location
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.