LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 240A
Albuquerque, NM — August 4, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 4, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA496 |
| Event ID | 20090805X60310 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.03722, -106.60555 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | LINDSTRAND BALLOONS |
| Model | 240A |
| 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
A run-on landing of the balloon causing the basket to tip over, resulting in a passenger's injury.
Full Narrative
After a sight-seeing flight, the pilot located an area to land the balloon, and briefed the passengers for the landing. The pilot stated that he "landed in soft sand ... going approximately 10 miles-per-hour." The basket slid for approximately 15 feet before tipping over, coming to rest on its side. As the pilot began to unload the passengers, one of passengers complained of pain in her right arm/shoulder area. The passenger was transported to the hospital, and later was determined that she had suffered a broken arm.
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.