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Durango, Colorado

January 30, 2026 · NTSB CEN26LA108 · ADAMS BALLOON A55S (N4010K)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The ground crewmember’s failure to immediately let go of the balloon after it began an inadvertent climb while landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Delayed action-Ground crew

Details

NTSB ReportCEN26LA108
AircraftADAMS BALLOON A55S
RegistrationN4010K
Damage
FAR Part091
Location37.3833, -107.8500
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