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April 26, 2009 · Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 60X · N877LX
Louisville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Louisville, KY
Aircraft
Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 60X
Tail Number
N877LX
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ERA09CA276
The pilot of the balloon located a landing area after completing a racing event. The pilot stated that he briefed the passenger prior to the landing to hold on to the basket handles. The pilot positioned himself in the front of the basket, with the passenger behind him. The landing was a normal, "stand-up landing." The passenger lost her grip from the handles and she consequently pitched forward as they bumped the ground and came to a stop. The passenger complained that her ankle hurt as she exited the basket. At first it was believed the passenger suffered a sprained ankle. A medical evaluation, 2 days later, discovered a fracture above the ankle.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-(general)-Passenger - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the balloon located a landing area after completing a racing event. The pilot stated that he briefed the passenger prior to the landing, to hold on to the basket handles. The pilot positioned himself in the front of the basket, with the passenger behind him. The landing was a normal, "stand-up landing." The passenger lost her grip from the handles and she consequently pitched forward as they bumped the ground and came to a stop. The passenger complained that her ankle hurt as she exited the basket. At first it was believed the passenger suffered a sprained ankle. A medical evaluation, 2 days later, discovered a fracture above the ankle.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLouisville International Airpo (13nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 60X
Tail NumberN877LX
Aircraft CategoryBall
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time11:56
Weather SourceWFAC