Accident · 2025-09-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-09-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- CAMERON BALLOONS US Z-90 (N418RX)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- MICHIGAN HOT AIR ADVENTURES Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- MICHIGAN HOT AIR ADVENTURES
Probable cause
The passenger’s loss of balance during landing that resulted in a serious injury.
Source: NTSB case CEN25LA390Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | None | 65 | Class 2 (2025-04-25) | 1,576 total · 1,576 as PIC · 3 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.