# NTSB Accident DEN05LA004
> **Worner Balloon Works NL-1000** · 2004-10-03 · Chama, NM, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN05LA004
- **Event ID:** 20050209X00165
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-10-03
- **Location:** Chama, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.893611, -106.488334
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Worner Balloon Works
- **Model:** NL-1000
- **Registration:** DOYES
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the lightning strike and subsequent failure of the balloon's envelope, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.

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