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August 4, 2009 · Lindstrand Balloons 240A · N494LB
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Lindstrand Balloons 240A
Tail Number
N494LB
Operator
Rainbow Ryders
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CEN09CA496
After a sight-seeing flight, the pilot located an area to land the balloon, and briefed the passengers for the landing. The pilot stated that he "landed in soft sand ... going approximately 10 miles-per-hour." The basket slid for approximately 15 feet before tipping over, coming to rest on its side. As the pilot began to unload the passengers, one of passengers complained of pain in her right arm/shoulder area. The passenger was transported to the hospital, and later was determined that she had suffered a broken arm.
NTSB Probable Cause
A run-on landing of the balloon causing the basket to tip over, resulting in a passenger's injury.
Full Narrative
After a sight-seeing flight, the pilot located an area to land the balloon, and briefed the passengers for the landing. The pilot stated that he "landed in soft sand ... going approximately 10 miles-per-hour." The basket slid for approximately 15 feet before tipping over, coming to rest on its side. As the pilot began to unload the passengers, one of passengers complained of pain in her right arm/shoulder area. The passenger was transported to the hospital, and later was determined that she had suffered a broken arm.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLindstrand Balloons 240A
Tail NumberN494LB
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorRainbow Ryders
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1Age 35 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0