Insane footage shows hot air balloon crashing into power lines before landing in lake

A hot air balloon crashed into live power lines before landing in a lake during a balloon festival in Howell, Michigan, on Sunday.

Footage of the crash shows the balloon suddenly start to lose elevation and head straight for a set of power lines. The pilot turned the balloon’s flame on full blast, which heats the air and should cause the balloon to rise, but it was too late.

The basket and balloon make contact with the power lines, and an enormous electric sound engulfs the surrounding area as the balloon and basket catch fire, and the craft takes off back into the air. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Insane footage shows hot air balloon crashing into power lines before landing in lake