Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA129
Location
Louisville, KY
Event ID
20220217104657
Coordinates
38.212506, -85.529867
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 applicant’s delayed reaction to the balloon's increased rate of descent, which resulted in impact with a light pole.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
60X
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
60X
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SHADY AERO LLC
Address
901 SHADY LN
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
KY 40223-2251
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# ERA22LA129