Cameron Z-275 hot air balloon, G-CBZZ, 24 August 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
24 August 2011
Aircraft type:
Cameron Z-275 hot air balloon
Location:
Pearson Farm, Cromford, Derbyshire
Registration:
G-CBZZ

Cameron Z-275 hot air balloon, G-CBZZ

Summary:

The pilot was landing the balloon in a large grass field. In the final stages of the approach, the balloon was caught in a downdraft and began a more rapid descent. The pilot attempted to climb the balloon but it struck a loose stone wall and a female passenger was seriously injured.

The pilot was landing the balloon in a large grass field. In the final stages of the approach, the balloon was caught in a downdraft and began a more rapid descent. The pilot attempted to climb the balloon but it struck a loose stone wall and a female passenger was seriously injured.

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Cameron Z-275 hot air balloon G-CBZZ 02-12.pdf (431.83 kb)

Published 10 December 2014