AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL S53A
Albuquerque, NM — October 7, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 7, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA006 |
| Event ID | 20221007106086 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.18158, -106.65216 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | S53A |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to find a suitable landing area in a critical fuel situation and his decision to land on a highway, which resulted in the balloon impacting a bridge railing and terrain.
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.