Hot air balloon crash west of Pahrump injures Las Vegas visitors; FAA cites wind gust
Summary
Aircraft Pahrump Nevada in Pahrump, Nevada: A hot air balloon crashed and landed west of Pahrump on Thursday, injuring the people on board, including a family visiting Las Vegas from Mississippi. The FAA determined a gust of wind caused the basket to bounce and end up on its side as the balloon was coming in to land, and ruled the crash an accident. The occupants suffered burns and other blunt-force injuries, with Elizabeth Kairit being the most injured, sustaining broken bones and burns.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Kairit | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
Hot air balloon crash west of Pahrump injures Las Vegas visitors; FAA cites wind gust