Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 3, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA176
Location
Rio Rancho, NM
Event ID
20260505202936
Coordinates
35.262800, -106.723390
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The passenger’s improper hand placement on the basket upright during landing, which resulted in injury when the upright fractured during the basket’s bounce and drag sequence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KESALI SEVEN
Address
1428 ISLETA CT NE
City
RIO RANCHO
State / Zip Code
NM 87144-5362
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# WPR26LA176