Nick Meleski, 62, Susan Montoya, 65. John Montoya, 61, Martin Martinez, 59, and Mary Martinez, 62, killed in hot air balloon crash in Albuquerque, New Mexico
5 dead after hot air balloon crashes in Albuquerque street
The gondola fell about 100 feet (30 meters) and crashed in the street’s median, catching on fire, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Bystanders frantically called out for a fire extinguisher to put out the flames and prayed aloud, video posted online showed.
INCREDIBLE TRAGEDY: 5 die as balloon hits power line, crashes into Albuquerque intersection
Authorities say a pilot and four passengers died after their hot air balloon struck power lines and crashed at a busy West Central intersection Saturday morning.
Police identify all 5 people killed in a hot-air balloon crash in New Mexico
All the victims were from Albuquerque, police said. The city is a popular site for ballooning and hosts the International Balloon Festival each fall.
'Kind, generous and loving': Daughter of couple killed in hot-air balloon crash speaks out
Both John and Susan Montoya made huge impacts in the community, touching the lives of many students.
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