Man finds 13 people in yard after hot air balloon makes emergency landing

WorldTravel
21 Apr 2026 • 5:02 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • A hot air balloon carrying 13 passengers made an emergency landing in a Southern California homeowner's backyard on Saturday.
  • The incident occurred in Temecula due to low fuel and weak winds, surprising homeowner Hunter Perrin who was alerted by a neighbor.
  • Passengers, including Brianna Avalos, praised the pilot's masterful skill for safely landing the large vessel without any injuries.
  • The pilot expertly disembarked all passengers from the balloon, which landed perfectly on a narrow strip of grass.
  • After disembarking, the pilot skillfully returned the balloon aloft before landing it nearby in the street for dismantling.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved