SERS · Aerostar S-81A · 2000-09-12 · CUSTER, SD, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00LA295
Event ID
20001212X21928
Type
Accident
Date
2000-09-12
Location
CUSTER, SD, USA
Coordinates
43.760089, -103.599754
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
11
Total aboard
12
Aircraft
Make
Aerostar
Model
S-81A
Registration
N9174Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The ground crew's failure to maintain control of the balloon until all passengers were disembarked. A factor related to the accident was the gust of wind.