ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 238110
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| Date: | Saturday 28 October 2000 |
| Time: | 08:30 |
| Type: |  Cameron A-180 |
| Owner/operator: | Balloons Over Taupo |
| Registration: | ZK-FAS |
| MSN: | 3479 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | near Taupo -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The balloon hit and damaged power lines at it came in to land following a change in weather conditions.
There were no injuries to the pilot and seven passengers, and no damage to the balloon.
Sources:
New Zealand TAIC Report 00-011. https://www.taic.org.nz/inquiry/ao-2000-011
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Jul-2020 22:49 | Ron Averes | Added |
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