Summary
On September 12, 2021, a Sproul Keith A 83K-16 (N83KX) was involved in an incident near Ryegate, VT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to secure himself to the balloon seat which resulted in a loss of control of the balloon.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA366. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N83KX.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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