AAIB investigation to Cameron O-90, G-BYTW

Basket hit a fence on landing, Snetterton Racetrack east car park, Norwich, 14 August 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 January 2023

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 August 2022
• Aircraft type: Cameron O-90
• Location: Snetterton Racetrack east car park, London Road, Norwich
• Registration: G-BYTW

Summary:

As the balloon landed, its basket hit a wire fence. This resulted in a jolt in the basket during which the student pilot caught and twisted his foot in a restrainer mounting within the basket floor breaking his leg. The instructor and passenger were uninjured.

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Published 12 January 2023