N83KXSPROUL KEITH A 83K-162021-09-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SPROUL KEITH A 83K-16S/N: S-005

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

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

Registration
Make
SPROUL KEITH A
Serial Number
S-005
Engine Type
None
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