Two people were injured when a hot air balloon hit a power line in Pasco County on Saturday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
- 2 injured in hot air balloon accident
- Hot air balloon struck a power line in Wesley Chapel
- The passengers were transported to a hospital
Michael Braun, a pilot for Aerial Adventure Tampa Bay, was trying to land the balloon near the Groves Shopping Center in Wesley Chapel, deputies said.
The balloon's basket struck a power line and fell to the ground below.
The two passengers—identified as 37-year-old Hector Vega and 33-year-old Ashley Vega—were transported to a hospital. Authorities said their injuries were not life threatening.
Braun was not injured.
The Federation Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have been notified of the incident.