N26464ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A2024-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260AS/N: 5560

Summary

On August 02, 2024, a Arbc INC DBA Lindstrand 260A (N26464) was involved in an accident near Colorado Springs, CO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 8 people uninjured out of 9 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA302. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N26464.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 2, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA302
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Event ID
20240805194847
Coordinates
38.719100, -104.659410
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
8
Total Aboard
9

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND
Serial Number
5560
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
260A
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
260A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARKETING SERVICES INC OF PUEBLO
Address
925 S 8TH ST
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80905-7318
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# CEN24LA302