ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 90A
Albuquerque, NM — October 10, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA018 |
| Event ID | 20121022X10033 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.07528, -106.56889 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND |
| Model | 90A |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The passenger’s inadequate brace position for the balloon landing, which resulted in a serious injury.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the balloon stated that at the conclusion of the local flight, he was making an approach for landing near a field. At 15 feet above the ground, the pilot pulled out the top of the balloon and landed without a bounce. The balloon then dragged across the ground for 20 feet and came to rest. Prior to landing, the passengers were briefed for a possible hard landing. The pilot noticed that one passenger did not assume the proper brace position. That passenger was seriously injured during the landing and the balloon was not damaged.
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.