SERS · CAMERON BALLOONS US V 77 · 2013-10-09 · Rio Rancho, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN14LA007
Event ID
20131010X15655
Type
Accident
Date
2013-10-09
Location
Rio Rancho, NM, USA
Coordinates
35.314723, -106.648612
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CAMERON BALLOONS US
Model
V 77
Registration
N9528A
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines on approach to land, resulting in a collision with the wires, a spark, and a subsequent explosion and on-board fire.