Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA302
Location
Custer, SD
Event ID
20230713192621
Coordinates
43.766700, -103.598800
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
11
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s weather encounter that resulted in a high speed landing, the balloon tipping over, and serious injury to a passenger.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
260A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
260A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FLYING CIRCUS INC
Address
757 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD
City
CUSTER
State / Zip Code
SD 57730-1638
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# CEN23LA302