N980VA — 2022 Cameron Balloons Us A-225
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N980VA appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2025, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 6968
- Manufacturer
- Cameron Balloons Us
- Model
- A-225
- Year
- 2022
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Rainbow Ryders Inc — Albuquerque, NM
Accident & incident history
The balloon landing in increased wind, and the pilot’s inability to maintain the proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
The balloon pilot’s improper landing, which resulted in serious injury to a passenger. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to brief the proper landing procedure.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2022 Cameron Balloons Us A-225).
- Feb 14, 2023registered — Rainbow Ryders Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N980VA been in an accident?
- Yes. N980VA appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N980VA?
- N980VA is a 2022 Cameron Balloons Us A-225 (balloon), serial number 6968.
- Who is N980VA registered to?
- N980VA is registered to Rainbow Ryders Inc of Albuquerque, NM. Registration status: active.
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