N275AZCAMERON BALLOONS US A-2752024-10-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CAMERON BALLOONS US A-275S/N: 6926

Summary

On October 17, 2024, a Cameron Balloons Us A-275 (N275AZ) was involved in an incident near Wittmann, AZ. All 9 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N275AZ.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA023
Location
Wittmann, AZ
Event ID
20241021195361
Coordinates
33.717455, -112.486670
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
9
Total Aboard
9

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CAMERON BALLOONS US
Serial Number
6926
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
A-275
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
A-275

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RAINBOW RYDERS INC
Address
5601 EAGLE ROCK AVE NE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87113-1765
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA023