CAMERON BALLOONS US C-80
Rio Rancho, NM, May 3, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 3, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Rio Rancho, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA176 |
| Event ID | 20260505202936 |
Aircraft
| Make | CAMERON BALLOONS US |
| Model | C-80 |
| Registration # | N4022X |
| Owner | SIARZA LTA, LLC |
| Category | BALL |
| FAR Part | 091 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The passenger’s improper hand placement on the basket upright during landing, which resulted in injury when the upright fractured during the basket’s bounce and drag sequence.
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.