Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 27, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA369
Location
Custer, SD
Event ID
20240927195214
Coordinates
43.733333, -103.633330
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
The balloon landing in increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and the serious injury of a passenger.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
260A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
260A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FLYING CIRCUS INC
Address
757 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD
City
CUSTER
State / Zip Code
SD 57730-1638
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# CEN24LA369