All articles tagged with #hot air balloon
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
A hot-air balloon in southern Brazil caught fire and crashed, killing at least 8 of the 21 onboard, with survivors receiving hospital treatment; authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and the incident.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
A hot-air balloon in Santa Catarina, Brazil, caught fire and crashed, resulting in 8 deaths and 13 injuries, with authorities investigating the cause of the tragedy.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
At least eight people have died in a hot air balloon accident in Santa Catarina, Brazil, with rescue efforts ongoing and initial reports indicating 22 people were on board, after the balloon caught fire and fell to the ground.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A hot air balloon struck power lines and crashed in northwestern Indiana, injuring the pilot and two passengers who suffered burns. The incident occurred in Hebron, and the injured were transported to hospitals. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the accident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Three people, including a pilot, were seriously injured after their hot air balloon came too close to power lines in Indiana, causing an electrical shock and subsequent crash. Two were airlifted to the hospital, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
An amended autopsy report revealed that the pilot of a hot air balloon that crashed in Arizona, killing four people, had been administered ketamine by an air ambulance company while being transported to the hospital. The report clarified that neither paramedics nor hospital staff administered the drug. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but preliminary findings from the National Transportation Safety Board indicated damage to the balloon's envelope. The balloon, carrying 13 people, including skydivers, plummeted to the desert floor. The company operating the balloon has suspended its operations following the tragic incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
The pilot of a hot air balloon that crashed in Arizona, killing four people, had high levels of ketamine in his system, according to a toxicology report. The crash, which occurred in January, was caused by a catastrophic problem with the balloon's envelope. The NTSB is investigating the incident, and the medical examiner's report determined the cause of death to be multiple blunt force trauma. The pilot, three passengers, and eight skydivers were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
The pilot of a hot air balloon that crashed in Arizona, killing four people, had elevated levels of ketamine in his system, according to an autopsy and toxicology report. The balloon, operated by Droplyne Hot Air Balloon Rides, was carrying 13 people at takeoff, and the pilot, Cornelius van der Walt, did not survive the crash. Investigations are ongoing, and the National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report stating that the balloon was descending with a deflated envelope before it hit the ground. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that can cause hallucinations and is not approved for use by pilots. Services by the company have been suspended following the tragic incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A hot air balloon in Rochester, Minnesota crashed into power lines and burst into flames after the basket became detached while attempting to land in a field, leaving two of the three passengers with minor injuries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
A hot-air balloon in Minnesota crashed into a power line, causing the basket to break off and igniting a fire, with dramatic video footage capturing the incident. Three passengers had a lucky escape with minor injuries, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident. This comes after a fatal hot-air balloon crash in the Arizona desert earlier this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A hot air balloon attempting to land in a field in Rochester, Minnesota, was pushed into power lines by a gust of wind, causing the basket to disconnect and fall to the ground, sparking a small brush fire. Two of the three passengers sustained minor injuries, and the balloon was found a couple of miles away without its basket. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A hot air balloon attempting to land in Rochester, MN, crashed into power lines near a highway, causing a small brush fire. Dramatic video captured the balloon hitting the power lines and the basket disconnecting, plummeting to the ground. Despite the terrifying ordeal, all three occupants only sustained minor injuries. The top of the balloon drifted away and was later recovered several miles from the crash site. The incident is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A hot air balloon in Minnesota crashed into a power line, causing a brush fire, but the pilot and two passengers escaped with only minor injuries. The incident was captured on a traffic camera and is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTTC
A hot air balloon attempting to land in a field in southeast Rochester, Minnesota, was pushed into a power line by a gust of wind, causing the basket to disconnect and fall 20 to 30 feet to the ground with three people inside, two of whom suffered minor injuries. A small brush fire broke out next to the basket but was quickly extinguished by the fire department. The balloon was located a couple of miles away, and both the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
A man fell to his death from a hot-air balloon over suburban Melbourne, leaving the pilot and passengers traumatized. The incident occurred after the balloon took off from Melbourne's northern suburbs and was in the air for about 30 minutes. The man's body was found in a residential area, while the balloon landed safely elsewhere. Authorities are not treating the death as suspicious and are providing support to those affected. This tragic event has prompted condolences from industry organizations, and statistics show that wind-related weather conditions are often factors in serious hot air balloon accidents.