# Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5190013 - Manufacturer (registry): ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND - Model: 260A - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 6 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/arbc-inc-dba-lindstrand-260a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2024-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-03): Balloon Reports · Lindstrand Balloons 42A, 56A, 60A and 16 more. Effective Jul 12, 2024 - [AD 2013-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-10): Hardware · Aeronaut Instruction Research Skysailor 105, Skysailor 90, 110C and 439 more. Effective Mar 19, 2013 - [AD 2008-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-05): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Jul 23, 2008 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2008-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-15) (historical): Burner hoses · Lindstrand Balloons 105A, 120A, 150A and 11 more. Effective Apr 1, 2008 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-11-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-44): Fuel: Cylinder Strap Installation. Issued Jul 13, 2011 ## Registered aircraft (6) - [N261RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261RR): [Gentle Breeze Ballooning LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GENTLE%20BREEZE%20BALLOONING%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2012, S/N 5520 - [N26464](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26464): [Marketing Services Inc Of Pueblo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKETING%20SERVICES%20INC%20OF%20PUEBLO), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2014, S/N 5560 - [N3005W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3005W): [Galena On The Fly Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALENA%20ON%20THE%20FLY%20INC), [Galena, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Galena), built 2009, S/N 5443 - [N3009Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3009Q): [Galena On The Fly Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALENA%20ON%20THE%20FLY%20INC), [Galena, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Galena), built 2012, S/N 5517 - [N3049W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3049W): [Wyoming Balloon Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WYOMING%20BALLOON%20CO), [Jackson, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Jackson), built 2016, S/N 5607 - [N605KD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605KD): [Flying Circus Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20CIRCUS%20INC), [Custer, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Custer), built 2022, S/N 5770 ## NTSB investigations (4) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR26LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA118), Mar 2, 2026: Lindstrand 260A (N261RR), Casa Grande, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The hot air balloon’s encounter with downdraft wind conditions in mountainous terrain and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN24LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA369), Sep 27, 2024: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A (N605KD), Custer, SD, no damage. Probable cause: The balloon landing in increased wind, which resulted in a hard landing and the serious injury of a passenger. - [NTSB CEN24LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA302), Aug 2, 2024: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A (N26464), Colorado Springs, CO, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN23LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA302), Jul 12, 2023: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A (N605KD), Custer, SD, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s weather encounter that resulted in a high speed landing, the balloon tipping over, and serious injury to a passenger. ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260302004709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260302004709A), Mar 2, 2026: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A (N261RR), Casa Grande, AZ, Substantial damage. On March 3, 2026, a lindstrand balloons usa [privacy data omitted] balloon made contact with the leeward side of a hill just south of Casa Grande mountain near… - [Incident 20240802011159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240802011159I), Aug 2, 2024: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A (N26464), Colorado Spring, CO, No damage. Hot air balloon landed normally; as the passengers exited and stepped onto the ground, they injured their foot. The passenger later reported that their ankle… - [Accident 20230712006639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230712006639A), Jul 12, 2023: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A (N605KD), Custer, SD, No damage. On July 12, 2023, at 6:45 am a hot air balloon [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident during landing while on a sight-seeing flight. Visual flight… - [Incident 20130615011669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130615011669I), Jun 15, 2013: Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 260A (N3009Q), Galena, IL, Minor damage. Balloon attempted to land in Open field. Pilot stated he landed on an up-sloping hill, which caused the basket to tip on its side upon impact. Balloon envelope… ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Lindstrand Balloons 260A](https://openairdocs.org/model/lindstrand-balloons-260a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 5180012 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.