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

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21 Apr 2026 • 5:02 AM MYT
The Independent
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Man finds 13 people in yard after hot air balloon makes emergency landing

  • 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.

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