N605KDARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A2024-09-27 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260AS/N: 5770

Summary

On September 27, 2024, a Arbc INC DBA Lindstrand 260A (N605KD) was involved in an accident near Custer, SD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 4 people uninjured out of 5 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The balloon landing in increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and the serious injury of a passenger.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA369. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N605KD.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 27, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA369
Location
Custer, SD
Event ID
20240927195214
Coordinates
43.733333, -103.633330
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The balloon landing in increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and the serious injury of 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# CEN24LA369