ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278547
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| Date: | Sunday 12 September 2021 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: | Sproul 83K-16 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N83KX |
| MSN: | S-005 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2019 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 140 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ryegate, Vermont -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Post Mills Airport, VT (2B9) |
| Ryegate, VT | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot and passenger departed early for a day of ballooning. As they approached the selected landing area, the pilot started a descent to slow the balloon in slower winds. As the balloon neared the treetops, the wind direction shifted slightly, which resulted in the balloon colliding with a tree. During the flight, and unbeknownst to the pilot, his lapbelt had become unsecured, and after the impact with the tree, he slid forward in the seat and held on to the uprights of the chair to prevent falling from the balloon. In this position the pilot could no longer control the balloon and remained holding onto the frame as the balloon went through the trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the envelope and frame. The pilot reported that the balloon had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to secure himself to the balloon seat which resulted in a loss of control of the balloon.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA21LA366
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-May-2022 17:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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