Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 22, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA321
Location
Walbridge, OH
Event ID
20250827200882
Coordinates
41.566168, -83.465816
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The balloon pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during an off-field airport landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2025
Model / ICAO
AF-SS-94
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
AF-SS-94
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BB AERO WORKS LTD
Address
6025 N TEXAS ST
City
WHITEHOUSE
State / Zip Code
OH 43571-9519
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# ERA25LA321