ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 58628
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| Date: | Thursday 19 October 1995 |
| Time: | 09:40 |
| Type: |  Cameron A-210 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZK-FAR |
| MSN: | 2702 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 9 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Off New Brighton, Canterbury -
 New Zealand
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The Cameron A-210 hot air balloon was on a scenic passenger flight when it was caught by a line squall, lifted up, and carried out to sea off New Brighton.
3 passengers were drowned in the accident.
Sources:
New Zealand TAIC Report 95-015.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Feb-2009 23:35 | angels one five | Added |
| 22-May-2009 02:37 | XLerate | Updated |
| 15-Jul-2020 08:35 | Ron Averes | Updated [Total occupants, Narrative] |
| 15-Jul-2020 22:29 | Ron Averes | Updated [Cn, Source, Damage] |
| 23-Jan-2022 02:59 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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