ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 154065
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| Date: | Thursday 14 March 2013 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Hot air balloon |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Canberra, ACT -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Passenger |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
During an avoidance maneuver shortly after takeoff, the aircraft, a hot-air balloon, impacted the side of the Australian Treasury Building and descended to the terrain in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The balloon sustained minor damage to the envelope and the three occupants onboard were not injured.
Sources:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/8426434/Balloon-crashes-into-Aussie-govt-building
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2013 04:08 | Geno | Added |
| 28-May-2023 10:25 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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