N5315MAEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 82025-10-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8S/N: RX8-3355

Summary

On October 06, 2025, a Aerostar International INC RX 8 (N5315M) was involved in an incident near Albuquerque, NM. All 3 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 a descent for landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5315M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 6, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR26LA021
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20251020201894
Coordinates
35.073255, -106.710610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a descent for landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Serial Number
RX8-3355
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
RX 8AB18
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
RX 8

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DESPRES DENISE
Address
2 CORTE DE CANONCITO
City
CEDAR CREST
State / Zip Code
NM 87008-9420
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# WPR26LA021