Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 29, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA155
Location
St. George, UT
Event ID
20210414102910
Coordinates
37.072888, -113.520470
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon and a member of the ground crews entanglement with a tether rope, which resulted in a serious injury when they fell to the ground after the balloon unexpectedly ascended.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GNEITING SCOTT J
Address
2939 HORSEMAN PARK DR
City
ST GEORGE
State / Zip Code
UT 84790
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA155