N605KDARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A2023-07-12 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260AS/N: 5770

Summary

On July 12, 2023, a Arbc INC DBA Lindstrand 260A (N605KD) was involved in an accident near Custer, SD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 10 people uninjured out of 11 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s weather encounter that resulted in a high speed landing, the balloon tipping over, and serious injury to a passenger.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA302. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N605KD.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA302
Location
Custer, SD
Event ID
20230713192621
Coordinates
43.766700, -103.598800
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
10
Total Aboard
11

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s weather encounter that resulted in a high speed landing, the balloon tipping over, and serious injury to a passenger.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND
Serial Number
5770
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
260A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
260A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLYING CIRCUS INC
Address
757 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD
City
CUSTER
State / Zip Code
SD 57730-1638
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA302