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Territorial Dispatch

Hot Air Balloon Lands Safely

Jan 27, 2023 12:00AM ● By YCPD News Release

Photo from one of our Officer's body camera showing the balloon landing. Photo courtesy of YCPD

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - This evening some of you may have seen a hot air balloon flying over town. The certified pilot was using the balloon at a local event, near Butte House Road and Stabler Lane, as a prop for children to take photos in.

During the event, a gust of wind blew the balloon into a parked vehicle. In order to cause minimal damage, the pilot, who was the only occupant, lifted the balloon into the air, and flew it until there was a safe and suitable location to land. The balloon was able to land near Live Oak Boulevard and Downie Street.

No one was injured during the incident and the FAA was contacted.