ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A
Colorado Springs, CO, August 2, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.71910, -104.65941 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA302 |
| Event ID | 20240805194847 |
Aircraft
| Make | ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND |
| Model | 260A |
| Registration # | N26464 |
| Operator | Adventures Out West |
| Owner | MARKETING SERVICES INC OF PUEBLO |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 8 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
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.
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.