Summary
On January 11, 2022, a Lindstrand Balloons 60X (N377LX) was involved in an incident near Louisville, KY. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot applicant’s delayed reaction to the balloon's increased rate of descent, which resulted in impact with a light pole.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N377LX.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot applicant’s delayed reaction to the balloon's increased rate of descent, which resulted in impact with a light pole.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA129