LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 77A
Harrison, AR — June 27, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 27, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA357 |
| Event ID | 20100629X45256 |
| Location | Harrison, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.26139, -93.15472 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | LINDSTRAND BALLOONS |
| Model | 77A |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing.
Full Narrative
While landing in a field, the wind shifted and the hot air balloon impacted a tree. The balloon then ascended approximately 50-feet back into the air. The pilot cautioned his two passengers to hang-on and brace for a hard landing. The balloon descended rapidly and hit the ground hard. The basket rolled on its side and one of the passengers fell out. The passenger impacted the ground face first, breaking her nose and cheek bone. The balloon again lifted off the ground before settling back for its final landing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact anomalies with the balloon.
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.