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CAMERON BALLOONS US A-225

Albuquerque, NM — September 15, 2025

Event Information

DateSeptember 15, 2025
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR25LA284
Event ID20250918201036
LocationAlbuquerque, NM
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.07535, -106.71605
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeCAMERON BALLOONS US
ModelA-225
CategoryBALL
FAR Part091

Conditions

Light ConditionDAWN
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
None8
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The balloon pilot’s improper landing, which resulted in serious injury to a passenger. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to brief the proper landing procedure.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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