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September 21, 2023 · Avian Balloon Skyhawk NO Series · N2067Q
Bucyrus, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Bucyrus, OH
Aircraft
Avian Balloon Skyhawk NO Series (1999)
Tail Number
N2067Q
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ERA23LA377
The balloon pilot reported that after a local sightseeing flight, she maneuvered and descended toward the landing zone that was an open field that had power lines nearby. After clearing the power lines, the pilot further descended and just prior to impact she “added a small amount of heat,” however, the basket bounced twice and tipped over onto its side. The pilot then completely deflated the balloon to prevent the basket from getting dragged on the ground. During the bounced landing and basket tip over, one of the passengers fell to the bottom of the basket, which resulted in a serious injury to her right leg. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The balloon pilot’s bounced landing, which resulted in the basket tipping over and a serious injury to a passenger.
Full Narrative
The balloon pilot reported that after a local sightseeing flight, she maneuvered and descended toward the landing zone that was an open field that had power lines nearby. After clearing the power lines, the pilot further descended and just prior to impact she “added a small amount of heat,” however, the basket bounced twice and tipped over onto its side. The pilot then completely deflated the balloon to prevent the basket from getting dragged on the ground. During the bounced landing and basket tip over, one of the passengers fell to the bottom of the basket, which resulted in a serious injury to her right leg. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAvian Balloon Skyhawk NO Series
Tail NumberN2067Q
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsAvian · TURBO 8 · Unknown
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 67 · None · None
Crew 2Serious
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC