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Feb 10, 2023 · The 2013 Luxor Balloon Accident in Egypt remains the most deadly ballooning mishap in history and the worst aerostat accident since the Hindenburg disaster.
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On 26 February 2013, a hot air balloon crashed near Luxor, Egypt, killing 19 out of the 21 people on board. A fire developed in the basket due to a leak in the balloon's gas fuel system, causing the balloon to deflate mid-air and crash to the ground.
Egypt Balloon Crash Video: 19 Tourists Dead in Fiery Hot Air Balloon Accident - Caught on Tape. Investigators find new details on balloon crash in Egypt.
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Nineteen people died on 26 February after a hot air balloon carrying tourists caught fire and plummeted to the ground in Luxor, Egypt. It was the worst such disaster on record.
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Feb 26, 2013 · Nineteen tourists taking a hot air balloon ride in Egypt were killed Tuesday when the balloon exploded and plummeted to the ground.
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Feb 26, 2013 · Nineteen people were killed Tuesday in what appeared to be the deadliest hot air ballooning accident on record. A British tourist and the Egyptian pilot, who was badly burned, were the...
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Jul 20, 2022 · Hot air ballooning over Luxor, 510 kilometers (320 miles) south of Cairo, offers tourists spectacular views of ancient temples in the city. However, ballooning accidents are not uncommon. A hot air balloon crash near Luxor in 2013 killed 19 tourists, likely the deadliest such accident on record.