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October 10, 2012 · Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 90A · N230LB
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 90A
Tail Number
N230LB
Operator
James Ireland
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CEN13CA018
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.
NTSB 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 90A
Tail NumberN230LB
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorJames Ireland
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind8° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Weather SourcePILO