Final
1 serious
Sep 15, 2025
N980VA crash at Albuquerque, NM
Cameron Balloons Us A-225 — Abnormal runway contact at Albuquerque, NM
DateSep 15, 2025
Tail numberN980VA
AircraftCameron A-225 · Cameron Balloons Us A-225
LocationAlbuquerque, NM
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Other work use
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseWPR25LA284
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.
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