N9184D

Unknown
Serious

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8S/N: RX8-3196

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 8, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA293
Location
Canandaigua, NY
Event ID
20230711192589
Coordinates
42.843611, -77.343333
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the passenger’s leg hitting the gas tank, and serious injury.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Serial Number
RX8-3196
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
RX 8AB18
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
RX 8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LIVADAS GREG
Address
62 DEVONSHIRE CIR
City
PENFIELD
State / Zip Code
NY 14526-2663
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# CEN23LA293