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July 30, 2022 · Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 150A · N316EB
Indianola, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2022
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (3 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Location
Indianola, IA
Aircraft
Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 150A (2018)
Tail Number
N316EB
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN22LA356
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering the balloon for a pre-dawn hot air balloon flight, the balloon struck a power line that he did not see. The contact created an on-board fire, which resulted in serious injuries to two passengers. The pilot was able to land safety in a grass field.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Incorrect use/operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while maneuvering the balloon for a pre-dawn hot air balloon flight, the balloon struck a power line that he did not see. The contact created an on-board fire, which resulted in serious injuries to two passengers. The pilot was able to land safety in a grass field.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time00:20 CDT
Nearest AirportMemorial Balloon Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 150A
Tail NumberN316EB
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (3 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 63 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind150° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC