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June 8, 2022 · Aerostar International RX 8 · N9158Z
Hot Springs, SD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Hot Springs, SD
Aircraft
Aerostar International RX 8 (2008)
Tail Number
N9158Z
Operator
Western Horizonz
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CEN22LA238
The pilot reported that while slowing the balloon and preparing for landing, he briefed the passengers how to position themselves and where to hold on for landing. During the landing upon contact with the ground, the basket “pitched forward” and the female passenger lost her grip. Her shoulder struck the ground and the male passenger fell on top of her. After the balloon came to a full stop, the female passenger complained of extreme shoulder pain. During a postaccident medical examination, it was determined that the female passenger suffered a broken clavicle.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger lost her grip during landing in a balloon which resulted in her hitting the ground with her shoulder and suffering a serious injury.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while slowing the balloon and preparing for landing, he briefed the passengers how to position themselves and where to hold on for landing. During the landing upon contact with the ground, the basket “pitched forward” and the female passenger lost her grip. Her shoulder struck the ground and the male passenger fell on top of her. After the balloon came to a full stop, the female passenger complained of extreme shoulder pain. During a postaccident medical examination, it was determined that the female passenger suffered a broken clavicle.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 MDT
Nearest AirportHot Springs (3.8nm ENE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerostar International RX 8
Tail NumberN9158Z
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorWestern Horizonz
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 63 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 47
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time06:45
Weather SourcePILO