@dailymail: The hot air balloon pilot was praised after safely landing in a narrow residential street in 2025. Witnesses filmed the descent and described the pilot as highly skilled, noting there was no damage and that she made sure to congratulate him afterwards, saying it was clear “it wasn’t his first rodeo.” Residents said the balloon came in extremely low prompting people to gather and help guide it down using ropes. One local said it narrowly avoided rooftops, chimneys, and cables, with helpers bringing the basket to safety. The British Balloon & Airship Club confirmed the landing was controlled and safe, with all passengers unharmed and no reported damage.