# NTSB Accident CEN12LA659
> **LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 210S** · 2012-09-22 · Albuquerque, NM, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA659
- **Event ID:** 20120927X72415
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-09-22
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.169445, -106.656112
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 8
- **Total aboard:** 9
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LINDSTRAND BALLOONS
- **Model:** 210S
- **Registration:** N608RR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the balloon envelope parachute vent to properly seat, which resulted in the uncontrolled descent of the balloon. The reason the vent did not properly seat during the accident flight could not be determined because the vent operated properly during examination and testing.

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