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September 9, 2025 · Cameron Balloons Us Z-90 · N418RX
Cedar Springs, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2025
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Cedar Springs, MI
Aircraft
Cameron Balloons Us Z-90 (2018)
Tail Number
N418RX
Operator
Michigan Hot Air Adventures
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CEN25LA390
The pilot stated that the passengers were given a safety briefing prior to the balloon flight, in which they were informed to face forward and to secure themselves prior to landing. During landing, one of the passengers lost her balance and fell onto another passenger and sustained a serious injury to her ankle. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger’s loss of balance during landing that resulted in a serious injury.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the passengers were given a safety briefing prior to the balloon flight, in which they were informed to face forward and to secure themselves prior to landing. During landing, one of the passengers lost her balance and fell onto another passenger and sustained a serious injury to her ankle. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction/failure of the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCameron Balloons Us Z-90
Tail NumberN418RX
Aircraft CategoryBall
OperatorMichigan Hot Air Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 2 kt
Visibility11.5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC