# NTSB Accident CEN09CA159
> **CAMERON BALLOONS US V-90** · 2009-01-31 · La Junta, CO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA159
- **Event ID:** 20090209X52219
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-01-31
- **Location:** La Junta, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.943332, -103.51361
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CAMERON BALLOONS US
- **Model:** V-90
- **Registration:** N2097H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a safe rate of descent during landing.  Contributing to the accident was the strong surface winds.

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