A fiery crash during a prestigious long-distance ballooning race has left two pilots from Poland with burns and other injuries. Authorities say the team’s hydrogen-filled balloon struck a high-voltage power line at an electrical substation in North Texas on Monday. The crash caused the aircraft to explode and catch fire as it fell to the ground. The pilots were taken to the burn unit at a Dallas hospital and were listed in stable condition Tuesday. They were competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup l
were recovering Tuesday from burns, broken bones and other injuries after their hydrogen-filled balloon struck a high-voltage power line over Texas and exploded before falling to the ground.
Residents shared stories on social media about seeing the balloon come down as if it was landing and then seeing it suddenly explode. Some also reported that their power went out while others said their lights flickered.
The command team that oversees the international competition confirmed Tuesday that the pilots were in stable condition and expressed relief that the outcome was not any worse. Zapart sustained cuts and burns to his legs and arms, while Halas was being treated for burns and broken bones to his legs and midsection.
There were seven teams in flight Tuesday, with the two leading teams reaching central Georgia. The balloonists have spent days in the air, carrying everything they need to survive at high altitudes as they search for the right combination of wind currents to push their baskets as far as they can go.
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