AAIB investigation to Lindstrand LBL 90A Hot Air Balloon, G-MUPP
Contacted power lines during landing at Silverstone Golf Club, Buckinghamshire, 25 July 2014.
Summary
Due to an increase in wind strength, above that forecast, the pilot decided to land the balloon in the first suitable field. The balloon touched down positively and then became airborne again and contacted an electricity power line transformer post and the associated power cables, before finally landing. The occupants received minor injuries. The balloon was damaged but there was no fire.
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