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
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