Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 21, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA139
Location
Rochester, MN
Event ID
20240321193972
Coordinates
43.959822, -92.465712
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while landing in a field.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
S53A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
S53A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LESMEISTER MICHAEL A
Address
670 28TH ST SE APT 150
City
ROCHESTER
State / Zip Code
MN 55904-6851
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# CEN24LA139