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06-27-2018, 02:44 AM
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Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
A hot air balloon participating in Howell's Michigan Challenge Balloonfest crashed into power lines and then plunged into Thompson Lake on Sunday, creating a tense situation that was quickly addressed by local Good Samaritans. The incident occurred in the morning as the balloon, piloted solo, was flying over the lake. It unexpectedly collided with a power line, causing significant damage to the balloon and resulting in its crash into the water. Kirk Gunning, an eyewitness, described the scene, noting that "half the balloon part was missing" as it descended rapidly into the lake. Despite the dramatic crash, the pilot miraculously escaped unharmed. Quick-thinking residents living along the lake, including Gunning, promptly sprang into action. They provided immediate assistance, helping to rescue the pilot and retrieve the damaged balloon from the water. In the wake of the accident, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest continued as scheduled. Such events typically feature numerous hot air balloons and attract crowds of spectators, making safety a paramount concern. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has commenced an investigation into the crash. This investigation will likely focus on the circumstances leading to the collision with the power lines, including potential factors like weather conditions, mechanical issues, or pilot error. |
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06-27-2018, 06:47 AM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
lucky 
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06-27-2018, 09:25 PM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
That little shot of power line juice got him airborne again!! .....and who's the fucking idiot yelling in the back ground, stfu  |
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06-27-2018, 09:25 PM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
Like he's not going to let them get him out of the lake |
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06-28-2018, 05:06 AM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
Glad he survived. Extremely luck.
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07-18-2018, 03:29 AM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
well, he got the lift he was looking for. dumb fuck |
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08-01-2018, 06:24 AM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
Dog was like "I don't understand what's going on here but I don't like it"
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07-21-2019, 07:30 AM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
Who's the moron yelling at everybody like an explosion or a bomb it's going off I mean it's just a freaking balloon hitting power lines. I tell that dude to go eat s***. He is no cop I'll go wherever the hell I want. And then this dude consoling his dog like this dog knows what the hell's going on. What are you this dog shrink  |
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07-22-2019, 02:52 PM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
Type of idiot who drives about with a car/van rigged up like the emergency services  ...what a twat...GET BACK GET BACK |
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10-07-2019, 03:32 AM
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Re: Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines, Falls in Lake Howell
I love Bubu's dad. Can't stand the dude who has to yell and scream for everyone do get away like an explosion is spreading through the streets or something. Its just an electrical line. Hell, we had a live wire down across our sidewalk and street for 3 days after the storms. There weren't even big signs out for kids to watch out BECAUSE THEY ALL KNOW WHAT A FRICKEN POWER LINE IS. For goodness sake. Everyone just stepped over it without screaming for everyone to hide and take cover.  |
