Final
1 serious, 1 minor
Nov 24, 2025
N980VA crash at Albuquerque, NM
Cameron Balloons Us A-225 — Hard landing at ABQ (Albuquerque, NM)
DateNov 24, 2025
Tail numberN980VA
AircraftCameron A-225 · Cameron Balloons Us A-225
LocationABQ — Albuquerque, NM
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Business
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
NTSB caseWPR26LA052
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.
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