Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 3, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA391
Location
Anderson, SC
Event ID
20231026193306
Coordinates
34.518060, -82.672220
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to avoid trees during the descent for landing, resulting in substantial damage to the balloon.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY 7
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
FIREFLY 7-15
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HAGER JOHN L
Address
3130 GIBBS DR
City
CRESTVIEW
State / Zip Code
FL 32539-9012
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# ERA23LA391