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Canada: mother and daughter died in balloon accident

Vancouver , Canada - Balloon catches fire but they didn't safe. Flights suspended

A serious accident in the skies of Vancouver, British Columbia, has caused last Saturday August 25 the death of a woman and her teenager daughter, as well as the wounding of 11 more people. A hot-air balloon, in fixed flight, with 12 persons plus the pilot on board was preparing to take off when it took fire because of a malfunctioning of the gas burner. The pilot urged the passengers to leave the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1078409
Rome, Italy, 08/27/2007 17:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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