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NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Pilot Killed, 31 Tourists Injured After Two Separate Hot Air Balloon Accidents In Turkey
A pilot was killed and 19 tourists were injured after a hot air balloon crashed in Turkey on Sunday - the same morning, 12 people were injured in a separate crash. According to the People, the first incident took place in the early morning when a balloon carrying 19 Indonesian tourists encountered a sudden change in wind conditions. The pilot attempted a difficult landing, but he fell from the basket and became entangled in the ropes. "Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died," Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said in a statement, per the outlet. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Later the same day, 12 tourists were also injured after a hot air balloon took off from the same location and experienced a hard landing. All passengers reportedly sustained minor injuries and were treated by emergency responders at the scene. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity in Turkey. While generally safe, accidents have occurred in the past due to sudden weather changes, hard landings or mid-air collisions. Last month, a 40-year-old Mexican man fell to his death from a hot air balloon that caught fire. The incident was captured on camera, showing Luicio N dangling from a rope entangled in the balloon's lines as the basket above him was engulfed in flames. The incident took place when a hot air balloon caught fire on the ground with Luicio and two other passengers inside. Luicio bravely pulled the passengers from the basket to safety, but as the balloon ascended, he became entangled in its ropes and was lifted into the air. Tragically, he fell to his death. Police recovered his body, and paramedics treated the two passengers for first-degree burns at a nearby hospital. In another incident, a man in Rajasthan died in April after he allegedly got stuck in a hot air balloon and fell after its rope snapped. The incident took place during an event to mark the 35th anniversary of the foundation day of the Baran district.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Pilot Dies and 31 Tourists Are Injured After 2 Separate Hot Air Balloon Accidents in the Same Location
A pilot is dead and 19 tourists from Indonesia are injured after a hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, June 15 The same morning, another hot air balloon accident resulted in the injury of 12 people 'Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu saidA pilot is dead and 19 tourists are injured after a hot air balloon crashed in Turkey, on the same morning that 12 people were injured in a separate crash, according to reports. On Sunday, June 15, a hot air balloon carrying Indonesian tourists was impacted by a change of wind. The pilot was attempting to make a difficult landing near the village of Gözlükuyu in the Aksaray province when the operator fell out of the basket and his feet became caught in the rope, the Associated Press, London Lifestyle Magazine and Euro News reported. 'Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said in a statement, according to the AP. A video reviewed by the outlet showed the deflated balloon and the basket on its side on the ground as emergency responders cared for the injured passengers. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. The Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Local media also reported that 12 tourists were injured that morning after a hot air balloon took off from the same location and experienced a hard landing, according to London Lifestyle Magazine. They were treated for minor injuries. Central Turkey is a popular tourist destination, especially for hot air balloon rides because of the rock-hewn sanctuaries that provide evidence of Byzantine art and 'fairy chimneys' — the fantastical rock formations in Cappadocia, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'The density of its rock-hewn cells, churches, troglodyte villages and subterranean cities within the rock formations make it one of the world's most striking and largest cave-dwelling complexes,' the organization said. Read the original article on People
Gulf Today
5 days ago
- Gulf Today
Hot air balloon crash kills 1 in Turkey
A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, leaving its pilot dead and 19 Indonesian tourists injured, a local official said. In a statement, the governor's office said the balloon was affected by a sudden change of wind. It was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province, when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. "Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to a hospital. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the "fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia - the tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Video from Ilhas News Agency showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. An investigation is underway. State-run Anadolu Agency said another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early Sunday morning, and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and taken to hospital. Two Spanish tourists were killed in 2022 when a hot air balloon made a hard landing following a sightseeing tour of Cappadocia. Associated Press
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Economic Times
One killed, 31 injured as two hot air balloons crash in central Turkey
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel At least one person was killed and 31 others were left injured after two hot air balloons crashed in central Turkey on Sunday (June 15), news agency AP reported, citing local media. According to media reports, the accident took place near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province. The reason behind the crash was not immediately pilot died, and 19 Indonesian tourists also sustained injuries. Officials have claimed that the incident happened following a sudden change of wind. The video that surfaced from Ilhas showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured about one of the balloons involved in the incident, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said that it was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope."Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died," Kumbuzoglu said. He further stated that the injured tourists were taken to the hospital. Turkish news agency Anadolu said that the other hot air balloon , which took off from the same location of Ilhara Valley, also made a hard landing early Sunday morning and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and rushed to the air ballooning is considered a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia, tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
One killed, 31 injured as two hot air balloons crash in central Turkey
At least one person was killed and 31 others were left injured after two hot air balloons crashed in central Turkey on Sunday (June 15), news agency AP reported, citing local media. According to media reports, the accident took place near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province. The reason behind the crash was not immediately known. The pilot died, and 19 Indonesian tourists also sustained injuries. Officials have claimed that the incident happened following a sudden change of wind. The video that surfaced from Ilhas showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. Speaking about one of the balloons involved in the incident, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said that it was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Como melhorar a logística de frete Sistema TMS embarcador Saiba Mais Undo "Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died," Kumbuzoglu said. He further stated that the injured tourists were taken to the hospital. Turkish news agency Anadolu said that the other hot air balloon , which took off from the same location of Ilhara Valley, also made a hard landing early Sunday morning and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and rushed to the hospital. Hot air ballooning is considered a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia, tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Live Events
