Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 15, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA284
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20250918201036
Coordinates
35.075350, -106.716050
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
8
Total Aboard
9
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
A-225
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
A-225
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# WPR25LA284