A hot air balloon crash in Arizona resulted in the deaths of three passengers and the pilot.
The balloon, carrying 13 people, including skydivers, crashed in a desert area.
The skydiving was intentional and completed successfully before the crash. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident. (Trending: 2024 Miss America Winner Crowned)
Arizona hot air balloon crash
One of the victims in the hot air balloon crash has been identified as a 28-year-old registered nurse from Indiana. According to the police, the balloon crashed Sunday morning in the desert, about five miles north of Eloy, at approximately 7.50am… pic.twitter.com/TKIDonkxux
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According to the police report, “Skydivers were able to exit the balloon without incident and complete their skydiving incident and that’s when something catastrophic happened and the balloon crashed to the ground.”
Eloy Police Chief Byron Gwaltney wrote, “At this time, the Eloy Police Department is actively collaborating with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the investigation of this incident,” in a statement.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives in this tragic incident and our thoughts are with Ms. Stutterheim as she receives medical care,” wrote the police.
Eyewitnesses described the balloon’s last moments, and the injured survivor is receiving medical care.
The crash occurred at the world’s largest drop zone for skydivers, and the investigation is ongoing.
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