AAIB investigation to Ultramagic N-250 balloon, G-CDST

Envelope became entangled with tree on landing, Crowle, north Lincolnshire, 13 July 2019.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
14 May 2020
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
13 July 2019
Aircraft type:
Ultramagic N-250 balloon
Location:
North-east of Crowle, north Lincolnshire
Registration:
G-CDST

Summary:

The balloon landed in a field and the envelope came to rest against some trees causing several tears. The pilot and passengers were unable to pull it away from the trees and it had to be deflated over them. The pilot did not realise that the field was too short for the distance the balloon needed to stop in the conditions.

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Ultramagic N-250 balloon, G-CDST 05-20

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