Sky 260-24 hot air balloon, G-KTKT, 13 August 2009

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 August 2009
• Aircraft type: Sky 260-24 hot air balloon
• Location: 13 August 2009 Near Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
• Registration: G-KTKT

Sky 260-24 hot air balloon, G-KTKT

Summary:

The pilot was landing the balloon in a field of stubble in which there were a number of large rectangular straw bales. The balloon basket bounced and dragged on landing before coming to a stop against one of the bales. During the landing a female passenger sustained serious injuries.

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Sky 260-24 hot air balloon, G-KTKT 08-10.pdf (389.07 kb)

Published 10 December 2014