Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 7, 2005
NTSB Number
DEN06CA009
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20051103X01778
Coordinates
35.044445, -106.616668
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
11
Probable Cause and Findings
the improper decision by the pilot to continue with the landing and the hard landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the high winds and the proper descent rate not being possible.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N211LB
Make
LINDSTRAND BALLOONS
Serial Number
5236
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
210S
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RAINBOW RYDERS INC
Address
5601 EAGLE ROCK AVE NE
Status
Deregistered
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87113-1765
Country
United States
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN06CA009