AAIB investigation to Ultramagic N-250 balloon, G-CDST
Envelope became entangled with tree on landing, Crowle, north Lincolnshire, 13 July 2019.
Summary:
The balloon landed in a field and the envelope came to rest against some trees causing several tears. The pilot and passengers were unable to pull it away from the trees and it had to be deflated over them. The pilot did not realise that the field was too short for the distance the balloon needed to stop in the conditions.
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Published 14 May 2020