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1989 Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Crash

May 26, 2026

On August 13, 1989, A group of tourists is taking a hot air balloon ride when something goes terribly wrong. What caused the unfortunate drop to the ground from up in the air?

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In Pilot Failures Tags Hot Air Balloons, Alice Springs, Collision, Pilot Error
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