BALLOON WORKS Firefly 7-15
Albany, TX — January 13, 2024
Event Information
| Date | January 13, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA093 |
| Event ID | 20240118193681 |
| Location | Albany, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.78288, -99.36596 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BALLOON WORKS |
| Model | Firefly 7-15 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach in a high wind condition.
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.