What happened
During landing at Fawkner Park, a sudden wind change altered the balloon’s track. The Kavanagh E240’s envelope contacted and became entangled with a tree as it deflated.
- Occupants Not stated No fatalities recorded
- Aircraft Substantial Damage to the aircraft
- Phase Landing Passenger
- Investigation Status not stated ATSB
Flight path
Schematic, not to scale
- Departed Mayer Park, Thornbury, VIC
- Phase of flight Landing Passenger
- Accident site South Yarra, VIC
Occurrence data
| Date | Friday 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Kavanagh E240 |
| Flight | Passenger |
| Departed | Mayer Park, Thornbury, VIC |
| Destination | Fawkner Park, South Yarra, VIC |
| Phase of flight | Landing |
| Location | South Yarra, VIC |
|---|---|
| Damage | Substantial |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Investigation | ATSB |
| Published | 13 February 2026 |
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