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July 11, 2004 · Lindstrand Balloons 120A · N410LB
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2004
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Lindstrand Balloons 120A
Tail Number
N410LB
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DEN04CA103
During the landing, the balloon impacted the ground hard and tipped over. Two passengers from one side of the balloon fell on top of two passengers on the other side of the balloon causing serious injury to two passengers.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain/obtain the proper descent rate.
Full Narrative
On July 11, 2004, at approximately 0700 mountain daylight time, a Lindstrand Balloon 120A, N410LB, piloted by a commercial pilot, landed hard and tipped over near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The scenic flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and two passengers reported no injuries; however, two passengers received serious injuries. The local flight originated at 0620. According to the pilot's report, during the landing, the balloon impacted the ground hard and tipped over. Two passengers from one side of the balloon fell on top of two passengers on the other side of the balloon. One passenger received a fractured rib and the other passenger received a broken ankle.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLindstrand Balloons 120A
Tail NumberN410LB
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total5
Crew 1Age 33 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 13000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC