NONE · BALONY KUBICEK SPOL SRO BB100Z · 2026-04-27 · Elk Grove, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR26LA170
Event ID
20260428202905
Type
Accident
Date
2026-04-27
Location
Elk Grove, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.3821, -121.34727
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BALONY KUBICEK SPOL SRO
Model
BB100Z
Registration
N355WC
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s delayed decision to deflate the balloon during a static display in windy conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the balloon from structures during a static display.