Lindstrand LBL 330A hot air balloon, G-LRGE, 22 September 2011

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 September 2011
• Aircraft type: Lindstrand LBL 330A hot air balloon
• Location: Micheldever, Hampshire
• Registration: G-LRGE

Lindstrand LBL 330A hot air balloon, G-LRGE

Summary:

The pilot’s gloved thumb became caught in the quick release mechanism at takeoff, causing serious injury. He was able to land the balloon in a field without further incident.

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Lindstrand LBL 330A hot air balloon G-LRGE 06-12.pdf (258.66 kb)

Published 10 December 2014