# NTSB investigations: NONE, CO NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 3 · 132 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA273.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · N2793H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a stall and a hard bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN26LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA108.md): Adams Balloon A55S · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2026 · N4010K · No damage > The ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing. - [NTSB CEN24LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA302.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2024 · N26464 · No damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN24LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA133.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2024 · N2905H · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA325.md): Ultramagic N-210 · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2023 · N1958S · No damage > A hard landing due to the high wind conditions which resulted in two passengers sustaining serious injuries. - [NTSB CEN23LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA305.md): Adams Balloon AB · Lafayette, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2023 · N895FA · No damage > An inadvertent hard landing in high wind conditions resulting in serious injury of two passengers. Contributing to the accident was the increase in prevailing winds prior to the forecast. - [NTSB CEN22LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA319.md): Schleicher ASW-19B · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2022 · N53JC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer. - [NTSB CEN22FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA197.md): Cessna 172 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 11, 2022 · N73670 · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA281.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Wellington, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2851H · Substantial damage > The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain. - [NTSB CEN21LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA210.md): Firefly Balloons 2010 Firefly 12B-010 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2021 · N3016R · No damage > The pilot’s failure to properly control the balloon during a steep approach that resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury. - [NTSB CEN18LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA309.md): Cameron A 250 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2025J · No damage > The passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over. - [NTSB GAA18CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA389.md): Schweizer SGS 1 34 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2018 · N134BC · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN16LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA247.md): Beech E 90 · Longmont, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N92DV · Substantial damage > The pilot's unintentional activation of the green jump light before the airplane was properly configured and slowed for a jump and the jumpers' improper decision to continue with the jump after they recognized that the airplane was at a higher-than-normal… - [NTSB CEN14CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA215.md): Firefly 8B-15 · Security, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N15095 · No damage > An unexpected increase in wind velocity which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent passenger injury. - [NTSB CEN13CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA372.md): Kubicek BB70Z · Windsor, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2013 · N1235J · Minor damage > The pilots’ encounter with increased wind, which resulted in a hard and fast landing. - [NTSB CEN13CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA410.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2013 · N72EM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed return to the airport. - [NTSB CEN13LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA356.md): Ultramagic N-250 · Golden, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N753ZF · Minor damage > The balloon's encounter with unforecast strong gusting wind, which resulted in a high-wind landing. Contributing to the accident was the National Weather Service's misjudgment of the timing and underestimation of the magnitude of the frontal boundary moving… - [NTSB CEN13LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA347.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Arvada, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N7059U · Substantial damage > The balloon's encounter with unforecast strong gusting wind, which resulted in a high-wind landing. Contributing to the accident was the National Weather Service's misjudgment of the timing and underestimation of the magnitude of the frontal boundary moving… - [NTSB CEN13IA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA350.md): Ultramagic M-105 · Louisville, CO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N30018 · Minor damage > The balloon's encounter with unforecast strong gusting wind, which resulted in a high-wind landing. Contributing to the accident was the National Weather Service's misjudgment of the timing and underestimation of the magnitude of the frontal boundary moving… - [NTSB CEN13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA079.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2012 · N9929J · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's inability to locate an area of thermal lift. - [NTSB CEN11CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA517.md): Kubicek BB85 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N1545T · No damage > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury. - [NTSB CEN11CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA520.md): Cameron Balloons US AX10 · Clark, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N2012J · No damage > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury. - [NTSB CEN11FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA259.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2011 · N633BG · Substantial damage > The pilot's incapacitation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB CEN11LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA239.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Wellington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N99AE · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of glider control due to impairment or incapacitation caused by an episode of ventricular tachycardia. - [NTSB CEN11CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA225.md): Ams-Flight D.O.O. DG-500 Elan Orion · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2011 · N505KK · Substantial damage > The in flight loss of lift while landing, resulting in a collision with a fence. - [NTSB CEN11CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA166.md): Mcholland C L Solitare · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N15XP · Substantial damage > The glider pilot’s misjudgment while approaching to land, which resulted in an off-airport landing. - [NTSB CEN09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA434.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N592JD · Destroyed > The glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land. - [NTSB CEN09LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA278.md): Glasflugel H201B · Meadow Lake Airport, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N17TD · Substantial damage > A programming anomaly within the winch's computer aided launch control system, which incorrectly limited the maximum winch speed during launch of the glider. - [NTSB CEN09CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA159.md): Cameron Balloons US V-90 · La Junta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N2097H · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe rate of descent during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong surface winds. - [NTSB LAX08CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA209.md): Aerostar International S-77A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N9014W · Substantial damage > An encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree. - [NTSB DEN07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA163.md): Aerostar S81A · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N5294D · No damage > the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions. - [NTSB DEN06CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA086.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-3 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2006 · N48CW · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft. - [NTSB DEN04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA085.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2004 · N99860 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain, and the low approach. - [NTSB DEN04CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA072.md): Lindstrand Balloons 180A · Ridgeway, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N60181 · Minor damage > the sudden wind gusts and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon resulting in the balloon's basket impacting two vehicles and a house, and subsequently impacting the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were the two vehicles, the house,… - [NTSB DEN03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA143.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N25RN · Substantial damage > pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the thunderstorms, the lack of suitable terrain available for a precautionary landing and the water. - [NTSB DEN03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA130.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Snowmass Villag, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N35965 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot of balloon #2 to maintain clearance from balloon #1 while overtaking him. - [NTSB DEN03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA126.md): National Ballooning 858 · Louisville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2003 · N9011J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to control the balloon. Contributing factors include the high winds, the attempted remedial action by the pilot, the building, fence, and transmission wires. - [NTSB DEN03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA019.md): Cameron Balloons O-70 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2002 · N5303Z · No damage > the unforecasted increase in wind velocity. A contributing factor was the fence that the basket struck, subsequently spilling the occupants onto the ground. - [NTSB DEN01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA158.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N2575P · Minor damage > the passenger's failure to follow instructions given to brace for a high wind landing, and the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the passenger's actions. A contributing factor was the thermal lift. - [NTSB DEN01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA099.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N4031A · Minor damage > failure by the pilot to control descent rate during approach to land. A factor was a temperature inversion. - [NTSB DEN00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA150.md): Aerostar S-66A · Edwards, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N5268L · Substantial damage > Lack of crew coordination when the ground crew failed to hold the balloon in position following landing as the pilot expected them to do. A factor was power lines. - [NTSB DEN00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA146.md): Aerostar S-77A · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5164R · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the balloon landing. - [NTSB DEN99IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99IA154.md): Balloon Works Firefly 9 · Hartsel, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N2570E · Minor damage > Total failure of the deflation line due to heat damage (as evidenced by glazing), most likely caused by the improper use of the flight controls (burner system) by person(s) unknown. - [NTSB DEN99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA059.md): Cameron V-77 · Elbert, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N74008 · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during touchdown, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the passenger's failure to properly position herself for the landing. - [NTSB DEN99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA028.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N173SS · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's failure to follow proper preflight procedures, and his failure to control the aircraft when the latch opened during flight. A factor was his failure to properly latch the canopy, and to utilize all available runway during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA323.md): Schweizer SGU 2-22E · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N9920J · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his premature deployment of the spoilers, resulting in a undershoot and hard landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA231.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-B · Longmont, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N1527M · No damage > The pilot's failure to properly position his foot for a high wind landing. Factors were high winds and windshear. - [NTSB FTW97LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA256.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N65378 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning in that he allowed the glider to descend to too low an altitude and stray too far from the airport, exceeding the aircraft's glide capabilities. A factor was his failure to utilize maximum braking action. - [NTSB FTW97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA004.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD-59 · Sterling, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N597R · Substantial damage > Loss of control when the pilot exceeded the velocity of stall while in a turn. - [NTSB FTW96LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA303.md): Raven Ralley RX7 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N4014K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor was the high wind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=00000&state=CO&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&state=CO --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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