N9051Y

Unknown
Serious

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8S/N: RX8-3156

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

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Serial Number
RX8-3156
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
RX 8AB18
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
RX 8

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