Multiple people injured after hot air balloon makes hard landing near Pahrump

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

Summary

Car Crash Pahrump Nevada in Pahrump, Nevada: A hot air balloon carrying ten people made a hard landing west of Pahrump in the Stewart Valley dry lake bed. Multiple passengers and the pilot were injured, including severe head injuries, burns, smoke inhalation, fractures, lacerations, bruising, and scratches. All received medical care, with some transported to hospitals in Las Vegas.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Multiple people injured after hot air balloon makes hard landing near Pahrump

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