A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket, which carries passengers and a source of heat, in most cases an open flame caused by burning liquid propane. The heated air inside…
21th Century · 7th January
A hot air balloon crashes near Carterton, New Zealand, killing all 11 people on board.
2012
Year of Event
14
Years Ago