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Accident to the Cameron Z180 registered F-HEOF operated by Air Touraine on 12/04/2026 at Chargé

Collision with a power line during landing, separation of the nacelle and the airframe, collision of the nacelle with ground, during a commercial flight

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%

The translation below is for information only:

During landing, the balloon’s envelope cables struck a power line in the flight path. Upon impact, several electrical arcs severed the envelope cables. The envelope separated from the nacelle, which then crashed to the ground.