Final
1 serious
May 3, 2026
N4022X crash at Rio Rancho, NM
Cameron Balloons Us C-80 — Miscellaneous/other at Rio Rancho, NM
DateMay 3, 2026
Tail numberN4022X
AircraftCameron C-80 · Cameron Balloons Us C-80
LocationRio Rancho, NM
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseWPR26LA176
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.
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