CAMERON BALLOONS US A-225
Albuquerque, NM — November 24, 2025
Event Information
| Date | November 24, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA052 |
| Event ID | 20251201202082 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.01495, -106.60850 |
| Airport | Albuquerque International Sunp |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CAMERON BALLOONS US |
| Model | A-225 |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 7 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The balloon landing in increased wind, and the pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.