LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 60X
Louisville, KY — January 11, 2022
Event Information
| Date | January 11, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Louisville, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.21251, -85.52987 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA129 |
| Event ID | 20220217104657 |
Aircraft
| Make | LINDSTRAND BALLOONS |
| Model | 60X |
| Registration # | N377LX |
| Operator | PRESTIGIOUS PROMOTIONS LLC |
| Owner | PRESTIGIOUS PROMOTIONS LLC |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot applicant’s delayed reaction to the balloon's increased rate of descent, which resulted in impact with a light pole.
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.