Cameron Z-350, balloon, G-VBFG, 5 March 2011

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 March 2011
• Aircraft type: Cameron Z-350, balloon
• Location: Ulpha, near Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria
• Registration: G-VBFG

Cameron Z-350, balloon, G-VBFG

Summary:

The pilot aborted the landing while attempting to land in a valley. During the subsequent climb the balloon impacted trees. One passenger was injured by tree branches protruding into the passenger compartment through foot holes in the basket.

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Cameron Z-350 balloon G-VBFG 10-12.pdf (685.67 kb)

Published 10 December 2014