Summary
On November 24, 2025, a Cameron Balloons Us A-225 (N980VA) was involved in an accident near Albuquerque, NM. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury, with 7 people uninjured out of 9 aboard.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N980VA.
Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 24, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR26LA052
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20251201202082
Coordinates
35.014949, -106.608500
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
7
Total Aboard
9
Probable Cause and Findings
The balloon landing in increased wind, and the pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
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# WPR26LA052