A hot air balloon crash albuquerque nm has resulted in the deaths of several people. While the exact cause of this accident is unknown, toxicology reports have revealed that the pilot was a user of marijuana and cocaine. The pilot has also been sued.
At the time of the crash, there were four victims
A hot balloon fell into a powerline in Albuquerque on Saturday morning. The incident left at least 13777 New Mexicans without electricity. The balloon landed 100 feet off the ground and then caught fire. This was one the most tragic accidents that New Mexico has ever seen.
The accident was the result of a mechanical failure, according to Albuquerque Police Department. It occurred close to Central and Unser. Although people tried to assist victims in the immediate area, it was too late.
A hot air balloon crash albuquerque nm resulted in two deaths: a woman and a male. An autopsy report on the pilot revealed he suffered a heart attack. His wife was also aboard the balloon. Martin “Marty”, 62, was killed along with his wife Mary, 59. Both were retired officers.
We still don’t know the exact cause
It is still not known what caused the Texas hot balloon accident last weekend. An investigation by the federal government is underway. Investigators will concentrate on the surrounding environment and human factors as well as the balloon. Investigators are hoping to discover video evidence that might help pinpoint the cause of the accident.
A veteran pilot, Alfred “Skip,” Nichols, was the one who flew the balloon Saturday. Nichols did not consume alcohol or drugs while at the controls of the balloon.
Nichols had decades’ of experience in ballooning. He operated a touring company in Missouri. As he was overseeing the basket, he saw through clouds.
Nichols used oxycodone as well as Valium to treat his central nervous system. He may have made poor decisions at the time of his crash.
A lawsuit has been filed
The family of the man who was killed in a hot-air balloon accident last June has filed a lawsuit in Albuquerque. Suit claims that pilot was intoxicated.
The family of Nicholas Meleski who was the pilot, stated that he was under the influence of drugs at the time the balloon crashed. They include marijuana and cocaine.
Following the flight, the gondola landed on the ground and started to catch fire. EMTs rushed to the scene and tried to load an injured passenger into an ambulance.
When the balloon hit a power line, the gondola and balloon envelope fell 100 feet into a busy street. All 16 people on board died.
An autopsy report showed that the pilot used marijuana and cocaine
The toxicology report revealed that the pilot of a hot balloon which crashed into Albuquerque’s busy intersection, New Mexico had pot and cocaine in his system when the accident occurred. The FAA reported that the pilot tested positive for marijuana and cocaine.
Nicholas Meleski (pilot) was an avid balloonist. He loved flying balloons throughout the world. Two couples were with him when the balloon crashed. It had hit the ground near Central and Unser NW.
Five people were killed in the crash, including pilot Meleski and his four passengers. Two were killed instantly, while another died of severe burns. The envelope separated the gondola from its envelope.
The National Transportation Safety Board cannot yet determine what caused the crash. However, the report showed that the pilot consumed marijuana and cocaine shortly before the crash.
Susan Montoya received a balloon ride from her co-workers
Susan Montoya was keen to experience a balloon flight, but couldn’t get it done until her coworkers came to her rescue. To show goodwill and as a goodbye gift, they bought her hot air balloon ride. Although it was unexpected, she appreciated the surprise. It’s the beginning of her fall semester at Lyndon B. Johnson middleschool.
John, her husband has accepted a position as special education assistant at Sandia High School. While her assistant principal responsibilities are overwhelming, she is able to focus on her other responsibilities. Both will make up the time they lost. They were on an outing together and the hot-air balloon ride was part of that, so their names are not listed.
