Sector Aviation

Breakage of quick release, Cameron Z-350, Ede, 25 oktober 2008

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Start date investigation October 26, 2008
End date investigation July 9, 2010
Type investigation Short
Registratie vliegtuig PH-ATN
Status investigation Closed

During inflation of the hot air balloon, with some passengers already positioned in the basket, the launch restraint connecting the balloon to a vehicle, failed. The balloon, with its basket attached, was dragged across the field by the wind, causing the passengers being tossed around inside the basket and two passengers being thrown out. Of the six persons that sustained injuries during the accident, one was seriously injured.