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    A hot air balloon carrying 5 passengers crashed in Albuquerque, NM on June 26, 2021 killing all on board. According to witnesses, the balloon struck high voltage power lines causing the basket to separate from the envelope. The basket fell to the road while the envelope floated away. Surveillance video showed the balloon ascending and then descending into the power lines perpendicular to the road. The crash is still under investigation.

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    A hot air balloon carrying 5 passengers crashed in Albuquerque, NM on June 26, 2021 killing all on board. According to witnesses, the balloon struck high voltage power lines causing the basket to separate from the envelope. The basket fell to the road while the envelope floated away. Surveillance video showed the balloon ascending and then descending into the power lines perpendicular to the road. The crash is still under investigation.

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    A hot air balloon carrying 5 passengers crashed in Albuquerque, NM on June 26, 2021 killing all on board. According to witnesses, the balloon struck high voltage power lines causing the basket to separate from the envelope. The basket fell to the road while the envelope floated away. Surveillance video showed the balloon ascending and then descending into the power lines perpendicular to the road. The crash is still under investigation.

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    A hot air balloon carrying 5 passengers crashed in Albuquerque, NM on June 26, 2021 killing all on board. According to witnesses, the balloon struck high voltage power lines causing the basket to separate from the envelope. The basket fell to the road while the envelope floated away. Surveillance video showed the balloon ascending and then descending into the power lines perpendicular to the road. The crash is still under investigation.

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    National Transportation Safety Board

    Aviation Accident Preliminary Report

    Location: Albuqerque, NM Accident Number: WPR21FA242


    Date & Time: June 26, 2021, 07:07 Local Registration: N158NM
    Aircraft: CAMERON BALLOONS US O-120 Injuries: 5 Fatal
    Flight Conducted
    Part 91: General aviation - Business
    Under:

    On June 26, 2021, about 0707 mountain daylight time, a Cameron Balloons US, O-120 Balloon,
    N158NM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot
    and 4 passengers were fatally injured. The balloon was operated as Title 14 Code of Federal
    Regulations (CFR) Part 91 business flight.

    According to witnesses, the balloon struck high voltage power lines and the basket separated from the
    envelop. Subsequently, the basket fell and impacted the road, while the separated envelope remained
    airborne, climbed, and then floated away. The balloon’s envelope was later located about 2 miles south
    from the accident site.

    A review of surveillance videos from local area businesses revealed that the balloon began a climb
    before the road intersection where the power lines were located. The videos then depict the balloon
    descending into the power lines as it crossed about perpendicular to the wires. Shortly thereafter, the
    balloon contacted a high-tension power line, an arc appeared, and the basket separated from the
    envelope.

    The accident site was located at a major road intersection. Several power lines ran perpendicular to the
    road and crossed the intersection. The power lines were strung between metal poles that were about 78 ft
    in height. Additionally, there were two static lines that were located on top of the power lines. One static
    line was missing on the south side.

    The balloon wreckage was recovered to a secure location.

    Page 1 of 2 WPR21FA242
    This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when
    the final report has been completed.
    Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
    Aircraft Make: CAMERON BALLOONS US Registration: N158NM

    Model/Series: O-120 Aircraft Category: Balloon

    Amateur Built: No
    Operator: On file Operating Certificate(s) None
    Held:
    Operator Designator Code:
    Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
    Conditions at Accident Site: Condition of Light:
    Observation Facility, Elevation: KABQ,5314 ft msl Observation Time: 06:52 Local
    Distance from Accident Site: 6 Nautical Miles Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C /6°C
    Lowest Cloud Condition: Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 11 knots / , 20°
    Lowest Ceiling: Visibility: 10 miles
    Altimeter Setting: 30.07 inches Hg Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
    Departure Point: Destination: Albuqerque, NM

    Wreckage and Impact Information


    Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
    Passenger Injuries: 4 Fatal Aircraft Fire: None
    Ground Injuries: Aircraft Explosion: None
    Total Injuries: 5 Fatal Latitude, 35.07742,-106.72294 (est)
    Longitude:

    Administrative Information
    Investigator In Charge (IIC): Nixon, Albert
    Additional Participating Persons:
    Note:

    Page 2 of 2 WPR21FA242
    This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when
    the final report has been completed.

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