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  1. 07-30-2016, 10:58 AM #1
    1600vw
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    16 lost in Hot air Balloon crash in Texas

    I just heard this on the news. Anyone have any details? R.I.P. to all involved and prayers to the families and friends and all involved.

    Tony
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  2. 07-30-2016, 11:05 AM #2
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    From what I am hearing they believe it caught fire 20 mins into the flight.
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  3. 07-30-2016, 12:03 PM #3
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    Photos show high voltage power lines and towers nearby.

    Story and photos here:
    http://www.statesman.com/news/news/l...sh-near/nr7Sd/
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  4. 08-02-2016, 07:11 PM #4
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    And the press is making a big fuss about the pilot having multiple DWIs and the lack of FAA Physicals for balloon pilots.
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  5. 08-02-2016, 07:23 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by cub builder View Post
    And the press is making a big fuss about the pilot having multiple DWIs and the lack of FAA Physicals for balloon pilots.
    ...and I'm guessing he had not filed a flight plan!
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