Strong winds triggered an unplanned launch in Elk Grove, California, on April 27, sending a hot air balloon slamming into the Sky River Casino and a power line. The balloon eventually landed safely on its side in a nearby field. Remarkably, the pilot — the only person on board — was uninjured.
ELK GROVE, Calif.—A frighteninghot air balloonaccident ended remarkably well on April 27, after strongwindstriggered an unplanned launch at Sky River Casino, sending the balloon into the side of the building before a safe landing.
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Throughout the captured footage, the wind is evident as the tall grass sways along the field, while audible gusts are heard. As the balloon descends, it’s briefly lifted again by agust, popping up before finally settling onto its side.
Following its landing, the balloon is seen almost completely deflated from the wind.
Strong winds triggered an unexpected hot air balloon launch in Elk Grove, California, sending the balloon into the side of a casino and a power line before it landed safely on April 27.
(Elk Grove Police Department / Facebook)
According to theElk GrovePolice Department, the balloon hit the casino, along with a power line before it descended onto the field southeast of Grant Line Road.
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The pilot was the only person on board the hot air balloon and, astonishingly, was unharmed in theaccident.
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