Pilot Debrief

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 near Hot Springs, SD — 2022-06-08

Final reportCEN22LA238
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Date
2022-06-08
Location
Hot Springs, SD, USA
Aircraft
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8
Registration
N9158Z
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The passenger lost her grip during landing in a balloon which resulted in her hitting the ground with her shoulder and suffering a serious injury.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while slowing the balloon and preparing for landing, he briefed the passengers how to position themselves and where to hold on for landing. During the landing upon contact with the ground, the basket “pitched forward” and the female passenger lost her grip. Her shoulder struck the ground and the male passenger fell on top of her. After the balloon came to a full stop, the female passenger complained of extreme shoulder pain. During a postaccident medical examination, it was determined that the female passenger suffered a broken clavicle.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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