Police made an unusual, I guess I will call it traffic stop?, on Tuesday in Yucaipa.
Officials say they received multiple 911 calls about a couple of hot air balloons that were possibly crashing into homes in the Chapman Heights neighborhood, according to a news release.
Deputies responded and observed a green and a blue hot air balloon flying above the golf course and nearby homes, at times coming within 5 feet of rooftops and hitting trees. Both pilots of the balloons were contacted by police who requested they land immediately.
At around 0743 am #YucaipaPD received numerous 911 calls regarding two hot air balloons. It was reported they caused damage to residences. The pilots were contacted. This incident will be forwarded to the Federal Aviation Administration. No injuries reported. PR to follow. pic.twitter.com/N2xoCob33k
— Yucaipa Police (@YucaipaPD) February 6, 2018
One balloon landed in a high school baseball field while the second balloon landed in oranges groves of a private residence.
Both pilots were identified as hot air balloon enthusiasts by deputies who have forwarded a report to the Federal Aviation Administration for review of any possible FAA violations.
