ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 60X
Louisville, KY — April 26, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 26, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA276 |
| Event ID | 20090430X41646 |
| Location | Louisville, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.19861, -85.73639 |
| Airport | Louisville International Airpo |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND |
| Model | 60X |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The passenger's inadequate bracing during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the balloon located a landing area after completing a racing event. The pilot stated that he briefed the passenger prior to the landing, to hold on to the basket handles. The pilot positioned himself in the front of the basket, with the passenger behind him. The landing was a normal, "stand-up landing." The passenger lost her grip from the handles and she consequently pitched forward as they bumped the ground and came to a stop. The passenger complained that her ankle hurt as she exited the basket. At first it was believed the passenger suffered a sprained ankle. A medical evaluation, 2 days later, discovered a fracture above the ankle.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.