CAMERON BALLOONS US ZL-70
Rio Rancho, NM — October 9, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA081 |
| Event ID | 20250122199585 |
| Location | Rio Rancho, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.25010, -106.62100 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CAMERON BALLOONS US |
| Model | ZL-70 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
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 clearance from a tree during the landing approach due to a gusting wind shift.
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.