AAIB investigation to Sky 220-24 hot air balloon, G-SPEL

Passenger fell out of basket during landing, Bashall Eaves, Lancashire, 14 June 2017.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
8 March 2018
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
14 June 2017
Aircraft type:
Sky 220-24 hot air balloon
Location:
Bashall Eaves, Lancashire
Registration:
G-SPEL

Summary:

皇冠体育app balloon was on commercial passenger flight with six passengers. After an uneventful flight the balloon landed firmly, at a horizontal speed relative to the ground of about 9 kt, and the basket tipped over onto its side, during which one passenger fell out. 皇冠体育app passenger was seriously injured.

皇冠体育app operator is considering safety actions regarding how it conducts the passenger safety briefings.

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