AAIB investigation to Head AX8-88B hot air balloon, G-TIMX

Passenger suffered serious injury on landing, Welton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, 20 April 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 September 2021

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 April 2021
• Aircraft type: Head AX8-88B hot air balloon
• Location: Welton, Daventry, Northamptonshire
• Registration: G-TIMX

Summary:

While approaching to land the pilot chose to fly the balloon into contact with a hedgerow to reduce speed for touchdown. During the landing one passenger suffered a serious lower leg injury.

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Head AX8-88B hot air balloon, G-TIMX

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Published 9 September 2021