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January 10, 2026 · Kubicek Factory S R O BB26M · N90MN
La Verkin, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
La Verkin, UT
Aircraft
Kubicek Factory S R O BB26M (2025)
Tail Number
N90MN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA079
The pilot of the balloon reported that during the flight, the wind pattern changed, and the balloon had traveled toward a congested area. The pilot attempted to land in a clearing, however, decided to abort the landing with the application of the burners to initiate a climb. Subsequently, the pilot realized that the balloon would not clear a set of power lines ahead of their position and pulled out the top of the balloon to expedite a descent. The balloon impacted the power lines and support pole, which resulted in substantial damage to multiple basket suspension cables. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Attain/maintain not possible
Full Narrative
The pilot of the balloon reported that during the flight, the wind pattern changed, and the balloon had traveled toward a congested area. The pilot attempted to land in a clearing, however, decided to abort the landing with the application of the burners to initiate a climb. Subsequently, the pilot realized that the balloon would not clear a set of power lines ahead of their position and pulled out the top of the balloon to expedite a descent. The balloon impacted the power lines and support pole, which resulted in substantial damage to multiple basket suspension cables. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the balloon that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKubicek Factory S R O BB26M
Tail NumberN90MN
Aircraft CategoryBall
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Engine TypeNone
Engine DetailsN/A · None
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F / 18 F
Altimeter30.67 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC