Indianola, IA, USA
N316EB
ARBC INC DBA LINDSTRAND 150A
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.
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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