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August 2, 2024 · NTSB CEN24LA302 · ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A (N26464)
Serious Injury
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NTSB Narrative

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

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA302
AircraftARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A
RegistrationN26464
Damage
FAR Part091
Location38.7191, -104.6594
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