Cameron Z-77, N699DF, accident occurred on February 28, 2026, in Longview, Texas

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https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N699DF

- History of Flight:
On February 28, 2026, at about 0815 local time, a privately-registered Cameron Z-77, N699DF, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Longview, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured.

The FAA reported: "A Balloon struck and became entangled in a guidewire at the top of a radio tower."

The local fire department reported that the balloon became stuck at a height of 920 feet. Climb operations began at 0850 LT, and rescuers reached the occupants at 1000 LT.