This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N4502A
- History of Flight:
On October 3, 2026, at about 0846 local time, a privately-registered Head Balloons AX8-88B, N4502A, sustained substantial damage when it drifted into power lines just before touching down in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The balloon was being operated on a local flight as part of the Day 1 of Balloon Fiesta.
- Weather:
METAR KABQ 031352Z 36005KT 10SM FEW040 12/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP220 MTN TOPS OBSC NE AND SE T01220089 $
METAR KABQ 031452Z 35006KT 10SM FEW035 13/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP227 MTNS OBSC NE T01280089 51009 $
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