Wind Shear Played Part in Balloon Crash, Investigator Says

Ig, 23 August - The hot-air balloon crash that killed four and left 28 people injured Thursday morning was most probably caused by low altitude wind shear, according to Slovenia's leading aviation investigator.

Ljubljana
Hot air balloon crashed near Ljubljana, killing four and leaving 28 injured.
Photo: Nebojša Tejič/STA

Ljubljana
Hot air balloon crashed near Ljubljana, killing four and leaving 28 injured.
Photo: Nebojša Tejič/STA

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