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Accident: Cameron A-225

Jun 11, 2016 · Nunda, NY

NTSB numberERA16LA210Event id20160612X04327

0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
1
Uninjured

Probable cause

The ground crewmember's failure to let go of the balloon's basket when the balloon began to ascend. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon after landing, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff.

NTSB docket ERA16LA210

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Cameron A-225
Registration
N69515
Year built
2016
Category
Balloon
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Standing Loss of control on ground

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Dansville Municipal Airport (DSV)10 nm (19 km) east

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