# NTSB Accident ERA11LA469
> **LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 180A** · 2011-08-20 · Lewiston, ME, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA11LA469
- **Event ID:** 20110823X72145
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-08-20
- **Location:** Lewiston, ME, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.093887, -70.222221
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 9
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LINDSTRAND BALLOONS
- **Model:** 180A
- **Registration:** N75213
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The separation of the inflation tank gas line due to an improperly positioned valve o-ring. Contributing to the accident was the use of an unapproved inflation tank.

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