No fatalities
27 Sep 2024: ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A — Black Hills Balloons — Custer, SD
On 27 Sep 2024, an ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 260A operated by Black Hills Balloons was involved in an aviation accident near Custer, SD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The balloon landing in increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and the serious injury of a passenger. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The balloon landing in increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and the serious injury of a passenger.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent rate — Not attained/maintained