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Belgian Hot Air Balloon Collision with Obstacle During Landing

Tongeren-Borgloon, BE

On May 1, 2025, a Kubicek BB 92Z was involved in an aviation accident near Tongeren-Borgloon, BE. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU(Be)).

Sourcesthe Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU(Be))Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A commercial hot air balloon struck a pole and tree during landing in Belgium on 1 May 2025, injuring two passengers. The AAIU issued a data-collection report citing a misjudged descent.

Occurrence Overview and Location On 1 May 2025 at 18:35 UTC, a commercial hot air balloon operated by a declared operator collided with obstacles during landing near Tongeren–Borgloon, Belgium. The aircraft, a Kubicek BB 92Z, departed from a field bordering the castle of Ordingen in Sint-Truiden. The flight carried 16 passengers and one pilot. The occurrence was classified as an accident involving a collision with obstacles during take-off and landing (CTOL). The Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) issued a final data-collection-only report on 21 November 2025, noting that it did not verify the accuracy of all information received.

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What happened in the 1 May 2025 Kubicek BB 92Z accident near Tongeren-Borgloon, BE?

A commercial hot air balloon struck a pole and tree during landing in Belgium on 1 May 2025, injuring two passengers. The AAIU issued a data-collection report citing a misjudged descent.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 May 2025 Kubicek BB 92Z accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 May 2025 involved a Kubicek BB 92Z, at Tongeren-Borgloon, BE.

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