AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8
Hot Springs, SD, June 8, 2022
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hot Springs, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.36831, -103.38827 |
| Airport | Hot Springs |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA238 |
| Event ID | 20220609105228 |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Model | RX 8 |
| Registration # | N9158Z |
| Operator | Western Horizonz |
| Owner | WILSON PETRA |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The passenger lost her grip during landing in a balloon which resulted in her hitting the ground with her shoulder and suffering a serious injury.
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.