Peter Gregory, known as Pilot Pete, died after his hot air balloon crashed into a tree in 2023.
A corner has said he will ask the Civil Aviation Authority to launch a review into amateur air ballooning following the death of a pilot in Worcestershire.with a tree in Ombersley on 25 June 2023.
An inquest heard how the 25-year-old died from sustaining multiple injuries in the crash after his balloon malfunctioned. Coroner David Reid said he would be sending a prevention of future deaths report to the CAA to ask them to consider if the activity needed to be regulated in the future. The inquest heard from the Air Accident Investigation Bureau , which said his balloon's envelope collapsed and it likely resulted in the parachute stalling, causing the fatal drop.
The AAIB said windy weather on the day was also a likely factor as Mr Gregory ascended to the sky rapidly, it also highlighted the narrow design of the balloon, which made the risk of failure greater.Mr Gregory, affectionately known as Pilot Pete, had previously taken part in piloting competitions and won the Junior World Balloon Championships for Britain."Peter wanted to buy his own plane and fly around the world, it was one of the things we spoke about – he was very adventurous.
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