Unexpected guests drop in
Woodinville residents got a surprise recently when a hot air balloon dropped into their neighborhood—literally.
Neighbors said the balloon landed around 11:00 am on August 13, at the Northeast 165th Place and 189th Avenue Northeast intersection.
Tom Beachler, a neighborhood resident, said he could hear a noise, then saw the balloon behind the trees. He thought the pilot seemed to be low. Matthew Sullivan, Beachler's neighbor, said the balloon flew directly over his house. He added they were just above his deck, and then the balloonists dropped lines, which their crew grabbed. The ground personnel dragged the balloon to a more open space.
According to the balloon's pilot, they were making a normal landing when the wind began to shift, sending them toward the trees. They increased altitude to get over the obstacle, and then were pulled down by the ground crew. Beachler said he was amazed the pilot and crew were able to land without getting tangled up in the trees.
Sullivan and Beachler said everyone seemed fine, and in fact they all left the balloon and began taking pictures. After that, a company van arrived and took the passengers away, while the crew packed up, put the balloon and basket on a trailer, and left.
Companies such as these can work with brochure printing companies, which can create illustrated booklets about attractions and things to do.
Neighbors said the balloon landed around 11:00 am on August 13, at the Northeast 165th Place and 189th Avenue Northeast intersection.
Tom Beachler, a neighborhood resident, said he could hear a noise, then saw the balloon behind the trees. He thought the pilot seemed to be low. Matthew Sullivan, Beachler's neighbor, said the balloon flew directly over his house. He added they were just above his deck, and then the balloonists dropped lines, which their crew grabbed. The ground personnel dragged the balloon to a more open space.
According to the balloon's pilot, they were making a normal landing when the wind began to shift, sending them toward the trees. They increased altitude to get over the obstacle, and then were pulled down by the ground crew. Beachler said he was amazed the pilot and crew were able to land without getting tangled up in the trees.
Sullivan and Beachler said everyone seemed fine, and in fact they all left the balloon and began taking pictures. After that, a company van arrived and took the passengers away, while the crew packed up, put the balloon and basket on a trailer, and left.
Companies such as these can work with brochure printing companies, which can create illustrated booklets about attractions and things to do.