Hot-Air Balloon Incident An 'Unfortunate Event,' Pilot Says

<p>Emergency crews responded to an incident involving a hot-air balloon caught around a light pole, Saturday morning.</p>

Saturday, April 28th 2018, 10:30 am

By: Brieon Sumlin

Hot-Air Balloon Incident An 'Unfortunate Event,' Pilot Says

Emergency crews responded to an incident involving a hot-air balloon caught around a light pole, Saturday morning.

The event occurred shortly after 9 a.m., near North Pennsylvania Avenue and West Hefner Road.

Two people were on board when the balloon went down, according to officials.

Hot Air Balloon Accident: Two people were on board the balloon went down near Morton Ave. and N. McKinley. No injuries. Firefighters removing the balloon from a light pole now. -BF 9:38 a.m. pic.twitter.com/7hY69R6VrI
— Oklahoma City Fire (@OKCFD) April 28, 2018

The pilot of the hot-air balloon says the balloon landed safely before a heavy wind shift caused a snag.

“The balloon had landed safely on the ground in an open field when the wind shifted 90 degrees and caused the envelope to snag on a light pole. There was neither a crash or accident. Just an unfortunate event,” said Michael Scott with Flying High Balloon Services, LLC.

Officials say there were no injuries.

The pilot of the hot-air balloon says the balloon landed safely before a heavy wind shift caused a snag.

Officials say there were no injuries.

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Emergency crews responded to an incident involving a hot-air balloon caught around a light pole, Saturday morning.

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