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A hot air balloon catches fire mid-flight and crashes in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, killing 8 of the 21 on board.
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Hot air balloon
Lighter-than-air aircraft
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…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
2025 Santa Catarina hot air balloon crash
Hot air balloon crash in Brazil
On 21 June 2025, a hot air balloon crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, killing 8 of the 21 people on board.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Praia Grande, Santa Catarina
Municipality in South, Brazil
Praia Grande is the southernmost municipality in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Despite its name, the city is landlocked.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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