N477LB — 2006 Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 77A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N477LB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 5320
- Manufacturer
- Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand
- Model
- 77A
- Year
- 2006
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Hofheins Mark E — Rio Rancho, NM
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and fatal passenger injury when the passenger fell out of the basket.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2006 Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 77A).
- Mar 31, 2023registered — Hofheins Mark E
Frequently asked
- Has N477LB been in an accident?
- Yes. N477LB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N477LB?
- N477LB is a 2006 Arbc Inc Dba Lindstrand 77A (balloon), serial number 5320.
- Who is N477LB registered to?
- N477LB is registered to Hofheins Mark E of Rio Rancho, NM. Registration status: active.
- Has N477LB been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N477LB (WPR21LA158) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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