Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA009
Location
Crandall, TX
Event ID
20231010193221
Coordinates
32.647160, -96.467160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot-in-command’s inadequate descent planning that resulted in the balloon contacting power lines shortly after landing and an explosion of hydrogen gas.
Aircraft Information
Registration
D-OGBL
Make
BALLONBAU WÖRNER GMBH
Serial Number
1110
Model / ICAO
NL-STU/1000
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA009