The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) have launched investigations into the incident. "It was like coming down a lift at a hotel, full flight, and then just stopping dead," Porter said. The pilot and two passengers were thrown from the basket during the landing, Porter said. Eleven people were injured - including two seriously - after a hot air balloon crash landed in Arrowtown on Friday morning. Porter said he believed the pilot did all that he could and he had no ill will towards the company.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 12, 2021 20:44 UTC