N2067QAVIAN BALLOON SKYHAWK2023-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Serious

AVIAN BALLOON SKYHAWKS/N: 207

Summary

On September 21, 2023, a Avian Balloon SKYHAWK (N2067Q) was involved in an accident near Bucyrus, OH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The balloon pilot’s bounced landing, which resulted in the basket tipping over and a serious injury to a passenger.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA377. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2067Q.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 21, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA377
Location
Bucyrus, OH
Event ID
20230925193120
Coordinates
40.870927, -82.902091
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The balloon pilot’s bounced landing, which resulted in the basket tipping over and a serious injury to a passenger.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAN BALLOON
Serial Number
207
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
SKYHAWKFK9
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
4
FAA Model
SKYHAWK

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KELLER MARTHA J
Address
3934 NAZOR RD
City
CRESTLINE
State / Zip Code
OH 44827-9446
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# ERA23LA377