Accident · 2026-03-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-03-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- LINDSTRAND 260A (N261RR)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The hot air balloon’s encounter with downdraft wind conditions in mountainous terrain and subsequent impact with terrain.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA118Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | None | 57 | Class 2 (2025-07-01) | 1,755 total · 1,200 in this make/model · 1,755 as PIC · 35 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.