ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A
Custer, SD, July 12, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Custer, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.76670, -103.59880 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA302 |
| Event ID | 20230713192621 |
Aircraft
| Make | ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND |
| Model | 260A |
| Registration # | N605KD |
| Operator | Black Hills Balloons |
| Owner | Flying Circus Inc |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 10 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s weather encounter that resulted in a high speed landing, the balloon tipping over, and serious injury to a passenger.
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.