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Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 120A

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Aircraft model · Balloon · Balloon · registry code 5190008

Manufacturer (registry)
ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND
Model
120A
Registry code
5190008
Registered
29 aircraft
Type
Balloon
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 33

2000Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2008In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
AD 2008-06-15Burner hosesHistoricalEffective Apr 1, 2008 · Replaced by AD 2008-13-05
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 29

N118LBBrodbeck Amanda Pearl · Dacono, COBuilt 2001 · S/N 5179N120SMXclusive Balloons LLC · Taylorsville, KYBuilt 2010 · S/N 5472N124BBMay First Inc · Fishers, INBuilt 2009 · S/N 5429
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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB CEN15LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons USA 120A · Peru, INThe hard landing due to a higher-than-forecast surface wind, which resulted in a serious neck injury to the pilot.Jan 10, 2015 · N316TB · No damageNTSB CEN11CA398Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand LBL120A · Le Center, MNThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions during landing, which caused the pilot to be ejected from the balloon and sustain serious injuries.Jun 17, 2011 · N5595L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 120A · Grants Pass, ORThe balloon ground crew member's decision to not release his hold on the basket of an ascending hot air balloon basket as it lifted off of the ground.Jun 18, 2010 · N501LB · No damage
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FAA incident reports · 5

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20150606009859IArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 120A · Rio Rancho, NMOn June 6, 2015 a lindstrand balloon bearing registration number N312RR, registered to rainbow ryders, inc. departed Rio Rancho, NM on a sightseeing local flight at 0700 MDT. At approximately 0733 the pilot stated he over-vented the balloon during a steep…Jun 6, 2015 · N312RR · No damageAccident 20150110000489AArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 120A · Peru, INOn January 10, 2015, at approximately 1410 eastern standard time, a lindstrand balloon, N316TB, landed in a farm field near somerset, IN, latitude N40 38.638 longitude W085 54.205. This office was notified of the accident at 1600 eastern standard time on…Jan 10, 2015 · N316TB · No damageAccident 20110616011599AArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 120A · New Prague, MNOn initial landing / touch down passenger stood up, contrary to preflight and prelanding instructions. Just then the basket arose again pendulumed forward and touched down again. As basket touched down again, momentum nearly ejected this passenger. Pilot…Jun 16, 2011 · N5595L · No damageAccident 20100618035069AArbc Inc DB 120A · Grants Pass, ORPassenger was instructed to step out of the balloon basket and keep her weight on the basket for ballast. The balloon shifted due to her weight change and she let go of the basket. Another crew person also let go of the basket because the balloon began to…Jun 18, 2010 · N501LB · No damageIncident 20090707012139ILindst 120A · Louisville, KY(-23) Airman was conducting commercial sight-seeing operations in a hot-air balloon. After passing over cross-country powerlines, pilot initiated approach to land in a large open field. At about 30 feet above the ground, pilot noted another power line…Jul 7, 2009 · N719JR · No damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Lindstrand Balloons 120A9 registered aircraftRegistry code 5180026Lowe David M 120A1 registered aircraftRegistry code 056264S
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