US EditionHot air balloon slams into casino building in Northern California
The balloon’s basket hit the building during a hotel groundbreaking, then the pilot climbed back up and landed safely in a nearby field.
- A hot air balloon slammed into the Sky River Casino in Northern California on Monday afternoon during a hotel groundbreaking event. Sister station KCRA's LiveCopter 3 captured the collision.
- Unexpected heavy winds forced the pilot to launch into free flight, a maneuver consistent with safety protocols. Sky River Casino stated the pilot chose this action "in accordance with safety protocols."
- Video showed the basket hitting the building at a 90-degree angle at 12:10 p.m. The balloon then climbed back into the sky, attempting to abort a landing effort before regaining altitude.
- At 12:29 p.m., the pilot successfully landed the balloon in a field near Grant Line and Waterman roads. The basket was found on its side with the cloth deflated.
- Sky River Casino confirmed the outcome, stating "The balloon and pilot have landed safely." The incident in the Sacramento-area demonstrates the pilot's ability to recover after the initial impact.
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