BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7
Anderson, SC — September 3, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA391 |
| Event ID | 20231026193306 |
| Location | Anderson, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.51806, -82.67222 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BALLOON WORKS |
| Model | FIREFLY 7 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to avoid trees during the descent for landing, resulting in substantial damage to the balloon.
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.