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Accident · Minor damage

FAA accident report · Cameron Balloons A-315 · Jackson, WY · August 3, 2020

Date: August 3, 2020 · 08:13 local
Place: Jackson, WY
Phase of flight: Maneuver
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Minor damage
Aircraft: N12171
NTSB investigation: NTSBWPR20CA267
Reported as: Cameron Balloons A-315
Reported engine: NONE NONE
People aboard: 29
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 12
Pilot’s certificates: Commercial pilot, flight instructor
Pilot’s flight hours: 3,600 total

N12171Registered now · Cameron Balloons A-315S/N 6453 · Built 2006 Airframe modelCameron Balloons A-315 Engine modelNONENone

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Balloon hit by serious down draft. Forced emergency landing.

As the FAA filed it

BALLOON HIT BY SERIOUS DOWN DRAFT. FORCED EMERGENCY LANDING.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB WPR20CA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportJackson, WYThe balloon pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.Aug 3, 2020 · Substantial damage