Cameron Z-275 balloon, G-VBFT, 19 July 2013

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 July 2013
• Aircraft type: Cameron Z-275 balloon
• Location: Near, Lanark, South Lanarkshire
• Registration: G-VBFT

Cameron Z-275 balloon, G-VBFT

Summary:

The pilot was unable to arrest an unexpected descent as the balloon was in the final stages of its approach to landing. The basket struck two fences, causing some damage to its frame, before coming to rest in the chosen landing field.

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Published 10 December 2014