# NTSB Accident CHI00LA295
> **Aerostar S-81A** · 2000-09-12 · CUSTER, SD, USA · SERS
## 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.

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