No fatalities
20 Apr 2021: FIREFLY BALLOONS 2010 INC FIREFLY 12B-010 — RMBA — Pagosa Springs, CO
On 20 Apr 2021, a FIREFLY BALLOONS 2010 INC FIREFLY 12B-010 operated by RMBA was involved in an aviation accident near Pagosa Springs, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to properly control the balloon during a steep approach that resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
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 Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent rate — Not attained/maintained