AAIB investigation to Lindstrand LBL 90A Hot Air Balloon, G-MUPP

Contacted power lines during landing at Silverstone Golf Club, Buckinghamshire, 25 July 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 16 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 July 2014
• Aircraft type: Lindstrand, LBL 90A Hot Air Balloon
• Location: Silverstone Golf Club, Buckinghamshire
• Registration: G-MUPP

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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Lindstrand, LBL 90A hot air balloon G-MUPP 12-14

Published 16 December 2014