BALONY KUBICEK SPOL SRO BB100Z
Elk Grove, CA, April 27, 2026
Event Information
| Date | April 27, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Elk Grove, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | N/A |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA170 |
| Event ID | 20260428202905 |
Aircraft
| Make | BALONY KUBICEK SPOL SRO |
| Model | BB100Z |
| Registration # | N355WC |
| Operator | Wim Scott van der Horst |
| Owner | EAGLE POINT ENDEAVORS LLC |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s delayed decision to deflate the balloon during a static display in windy conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the balloon from structures during a static display.
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.