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Balloon adventure ends in hospital: eight injured on landing!
Hot air balloon emergency landing in St. Katharinen: Eight injured, investigations against the pilot for negligent bodily harm.
Balloon adventure ends in hospital: eight injured on landing!
On Friday evening there was an unfortunate incident during a hot air balloon ride near St. Katharinen in the Neuwied district, Rhineland-Palatinate. A total of eight passengers were slightly injured in the unsuccessful landing. The situation was considered serious but not life-threatening and no one suffered serious injuries. The balloon had a total of 16 passengers on board, including the pilot, who were all between the ages of 30 and 45.
The pilot tried to land the balloon gently in a field. Unfortunately, when it landed, the basket hit the ground harder than intended, resulting in injuries to the passengers. Four of the injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals as a precaution, while the rest were treated at the scene. Despite the incident, the balloon itself remained undamaged.
Investigations against the pilot
In the wake of the events, the responsible authority began an investigation against the pilot. This is due to suspicion of negligent bodily harm caused by the botched landing. The investigation is intended to clarify under what circumstances the incident could have occurred and whether safety regulations were violated.
This incident raises questions about the safety of hot air balloon rides. Hot air balloons are generally considered to be relatively safe means of transport, but mishaps cannot be ruled out, as in this case. The incident is now being closely investigated to avoid similar events in the future.