No fatalities
8 Jul 2023: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 — Canandaigua, NY
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the passenger’s leg hitting the gas tank, and serious injury.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent rate — Not attained/maintained