Ballonbau Wörner GmbH NL-STU/1000
Crandall, TX — October 10, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA009 |
| Event ID | 20231010193221 |
| Location | Crandall, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.64716, -96.46716 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Ballonbau Wörner GmbH |
| Model | NL-STU/1000 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot-in-command’s inadequate descent planning that resulted in the balloon contacting power lines shortly after landing and an explosion of hydrogen gas.
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.