Hot air balloon crash in Pahrump sends multiple people to hospital, officials say

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Pahrump, Nevada
Stewart Valley dry lake bed
Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Pahrump Nevada in Pahrump, Nevada: A hot air balloon crashed and caught fire in the Stewart Valley dry lake bed west of Pahrump, Nevada, around 6:30 a.m. Ten people were on board when the crash occurred. Multiple occupants were transported to Desert View Hospital with injuries including a head injury, several second- and third-degree burns, and blunt force trauma. An investigation involving multiple agencies is ongoing.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Hospitalized

Original reporting

Hot air balloon crash in Pahrump sends multiple people to hospital, officials say

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