Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIndependent StaffMonday 20 April 2026 22:02 BSTFlights forced to take evasive action to avoid collision in NashvilleA 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.In fullHot air balloon with 13 onboard makes emergency landing in backyard thanks to ‘masterful’ pilotThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in