AVIAN BALLOON SKYHAWK
Bucyrus, OH — September 21, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA377 |
| Event ID | 20230925193120 |
| Location | Bucyrus, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.87093, -82.90209 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAN BALLOON |
| Model | SKYHAWK |
| 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 balloon pilot’s bounced landing, which resulted in the basket tipping over and a serious injury to a passenger.
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.