KUBICEK FACTORY S R O BB26Z
Casper, WY — July 13, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA245 |
| Event ID | 20240715194700 |
| Location | Casper, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.83487, -106.24930 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | KUBICEK FACTORY S R O |
| Model | BB26Z |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain control of the balloon after encountering high wind conditions and windshear during the landing, which resulted in the pilot’s ejection from the basket and serious 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.