No fatalities
28 May 2021: LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 90A — HUNGERFORD BRENDA G — Dayton, NV
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon due to an unexpected high surface wind and downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent rate — Not attained/maintainedContributed to outcome