AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8
St. George, UT — November 29, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 29, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA155 |
| Event ID | 20210414102910 |
| Location | St. George, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.07289, -113.52047 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Model | RX 8 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon and a member of the ground crews entanglement with a tether rope, which resulted in a serious injury when they fell to the ground after the balloon unexpectedly ascended.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.