Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 12, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA366
Location
Ryegate, VT
Event ID
20210916103890
Coordinates
44.187864, -72.151031
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to secure himself to the balloon seat which resulted in a loss of control of the balloon.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
83K-16
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
83K-16
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SPROUL KEITH A
Address
698 MAGNOLIA RD
City
NORTH BRUNSWICK
State / Zip Code
NJ 08902-2647
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# ERA21LA366