Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB45Z accident near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, July 23, 2026
On July 23, 2026 at about 10:00 pm local time, a 2018 Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB45Z (balloon), registered N9532Z, was substantially damaged in an accident during prior to flight near Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It was an other work-use flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries; 4 others were unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made November 2, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 23, 2026 · about 10:00 pm local time · cases in 2026
- Place
- Johnstown, Pennsylvania · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries; 4 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB45Z, built 2018 · all BB45Zs on the register
- Registration
- N9532Z · registry record · serial 1420
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Other work-use flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Ground handling event during prior to flight defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 320° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 46°F (8°C)
- Altimeter: 30.22 inHg
- Observation at 5:54 pm from JST, 1 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KJST 232154Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP229 T02110083=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Connections how this case links to the rest of the register
- N9532Z on the register today · the tail number may have moved to another aircraft since
- Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB45 7 registered today · the model family and its accident history
- Balony Kubicek Spol Sro 228 aircraft on the register
- Accidents and incidents in Pennsylvania 1,836 since 1982 · 234 in the last ten years
- Pennsylvania 6,195 aircraft registered
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/accident/ERA26LA288.json.
The bigger picture in Aviation Analytics: accidents over time since 1982, by model, by phase of flight and conditions, by place and on the map.
Everything on this page comes from the NTSB's public records. The narrative, probable cause and findings are the NTSB's own words; the coded tables behind the report are written out in plain English, with pilots' ages, home towns and medical details left out. The documents and photographs are the NTSB's docket, shown as the NTSB released them. This site's own text does not name anyone involved, its policy at this time. A preliminary report can change; the final report usually follows one to two years later, and the page is refreshed when it does.