ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A
Casa Grande, AZ, March 2, 2026
Event Information
| Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Casa Grande, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA118 |
| Event ID | 20260303202595 |
Aircraft
| Make | ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND |
| Model | 260A |
| Registration # | N261RR |
| Owner | MONAHAN TODD J |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 11 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The hot air balloon’s encounter with downdraft wind conditions in mountainous terrain and subsequent impact with terrain.
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.