Accident · 2026-05-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-05-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- CAMERON BALLOONS US C-80 (N4022X)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
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.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA176Flight 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 | Private | None | 43 | None | 90 total · 4 in this make/model · 90 as PIC · 4.8 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.