AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8
Canandaigua, NY, July 8, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Canandaigua, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.84361, -77.34333 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA293 |
| Event ID | 20230711192589 |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Model | RX 8 |
| Registration # | N9184D |
| 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 pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the passenger’s leg hitting the gas tank, and 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.