Hot Air Balloon Accident in Olot, Spain (EC-LDX)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On April 5, 2025, an Ultramagic N-300 hot air balloon with registration EC-LDX, operated by Vol de Coloms, was involved in an accident in the municipality of Olot, Girona, Spain. The aircraft, manufactured in 2009, had a volume of 8,500 cubic meters and was equipped with a standard C12 basket designed for one pilot and twelve passengers. The balloon was fitted with a Fast Deflation System (FDS) and a parachute. The pilot held a valid commercial balloon pilot license and had 50 hours of experience on the type. The flight was a commercial tourist operation under visual flight rules, carrying a total of 13 people.