ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A
Custer, SD, September 27, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 27, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Custer, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.73333, -103.63333 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA369 |
| Event ID | 20240927195214 |
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 | 4 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The balloon landing in increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and the serious injury of 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.