Cameron Z-275 Hot Air Balloon, G-CDDC, 15 July 2008

Cameron Z-275 Hot Air Balloon, G-CDDC

Summary:

During the landing the balloon was deliberately flown through a hedge in an attempt to slow it down. One of the passengers became dislodged from the correct landing position and broke both her legs in the ensuing landing. A report on a similar accident involving another balloon, registration G-SNIF, is also published in this bulletin. Two Safety Recommendation which have been made in that report are reproduced.

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Cameron Z-275 balloon, G-CDDC 03-09.pdf (336.32 kb)

Published 10 December 2014