ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 150A near Indianola, IA — 2022-07-30

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while maneuvering the balloon for a pre-dawn hot air balloon flight, the balloon struck a power line that he did not see. The contact created an on-board fire, which resulted in serious injuries to two passengers. The pilot was able to land safety in a grass field.

NTSB coding

• Low altitude operation/event · Maneuvering-low-alt flying
• Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) · Maneuvering-low-alt flying

Evidence available

• Photos
• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• WITNESS STATEMENTSinterview
• PHOTOSphotos

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