N5236R

Substantial
Minor

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S53AS/N: S53A-3091

Summary

On March 21, 2024, a Aerostar International INC S53A (N5236R) was involved in an accident near Rochester, MN. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 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 maintain clearance from power lines while landing in a field.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA139. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5236R.

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

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Serial Number
S53A-3091
Engine Type
None
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