Man from Watford dies after falling from hot air balloon in West Sussex
The 33-year-old had bought the flight experience
Last updated 20th Sep 2025
A man has died after falling from a hot air balloon in West Sussex.
Police were called near Newpound Common, Wisborough Green, just after 9:20am yesterday (19 September).
Following an extensive search the body of a man was sadly found in a field at 1.50pm.
The search was carried out by neighbourhood officers, police drones, search officers and dogs.
The man was among 16 passengers and a pilot on a balloon flight from Billingshurst to Dunsfold.
He has been identified as a 33-year-old man from Watford, who had bought the flight experience. His family has been informed.
Detective Sergeant Elaine Keating said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go to the family of the man and everyone on the flight. We are offering them specialist support at this time.
“The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious and we are completing an investigation on behalf of the coroner.”