"The balloon was supposed to be a tethered display for the event, but broke loose due to high winds, forcing the pilot to launch into 'free flight.'"
"At one point, the balloon basket slammed into a casino building and also hit a power line, creating a dangerous situation during the flight."
"After about 20 frightening minutes, the pilot was able to land safely in an open field, ensuring that no one was hurt."
A hot air balloon meant for a tethered display at a hotel groundbreaking in Sacramento broke free due to high winds. The pilot was forced into a free flight, during which the balloon basket collided with a casino building and a power line. After approximately 20 minutes of perilous flight, the pilot successfully landed the balloon in an open field. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the incident.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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