Summary
On September 03, 2023, a Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 (N192HH) was involved in an accident near Anderson, SC. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to avoid trees during the descent for landing, resulting in substantial damage to the balloon.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA391. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N192HH.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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