Pilot Debrief

ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 60X near Louisville, KY — 2009-04-26

Final reportERA09CA276
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Date
2009-04-26
Location
Louisville, KY, USA
Airport
SDF
Aircraft
ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 60X
Registration
N877LX
Category
Balloon
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The passenger's inadequate bracing during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the balloon located a landing area after completing a racing event. The pilot stated that he briefed the passenger prior to the landing to hold on to the basket handles. The pilot positioned himself in the front of the basket, with the passenger behind him. The landing was a normal, "stand-up landing." The passenger lost her grip from the handles and she consequently pitched forward as they bumped the ground and came to a stop. The passenger complained that her ankle hurt as she exited the basket. At first it was believed the passenger suffered a sprained ankle. A medical evaluation, 2 days later, discovered a fracture above the ankle.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents3

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