N9158Z

Unknown
Serious

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8S/N: RX8-3380

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA238
Location
Hot Springs, SD
Event ID
20220609105228
Coordinates
43.368306, -103.388270
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The passenger lost her grip during landing in a balloon which resulted in her hitting the ground with her shoulder and suffering a serious injury.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Serial Number
RX8-3380
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
RX 8AB18
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
RX 8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILSON PETRA
Address
13115 WILD TURKEY LN
City
HOT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
SD 57747-7345
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# CEN22LA238