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CTV News
14 hours ago
- CTV News
1 killed and 19 injured as a hot air balloon crashes in central Turkiye
Passengers, seen through a window, get on board a ferry ship before departing from Karakoy ferry terminal, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) ISTANBUL — A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkiye on Sunday, leaving its pilot dead and 19 Indonesian tourists injured, a local official said. In a statement, the governor's office said the balloon was affected by a sudden change of wind. It was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province, when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. 'Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to a hospital. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkiye, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia — the tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Video from Ilhas News Agency showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. An investigation is underway. State-run Anadolu Agency said another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early Sunday morning, and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and taken to hospital. Two Spanish tourists were killed in 2022 when a hot air balloon made a hard landing following a sightseeing tour of Cappadocia. The Associated Press
The Independent
16 hours ago
- The Independent
Pilot killed and tourists injured as hot air balloon crashes in central Turkey
A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, leaving its pilot dead and 19 Indonesian tourists injured, a local official said. In a statement, the governor's office said the balloon was affected by a sudden change of wind. It was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province, when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. 'Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to a hospital. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia – the tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Video from Ilhas News Agency showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. An investigation is underway. State-run Anadolu Agency said another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early Sunday morning, and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and taken to hospital.
Al Arabiya
16 hours ago
- Al Arabiya
One killed, 19 injured as hot air balloon crashes in central Turkey
A hot air balloon crashed in central Turkey on Sunday, leaving its pilot dead and 19 Indonesian tourists injured, a local official said. In a statement, the governor's office said the balloon was affected by a sudden change of wind. It was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province, when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. 'Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died,' he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to a hospital. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia — the tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Video from Ilhas News Agency showed one deflated balloon, its passenger basket lying on its side, as emergency services tended to injured people. An investigation is underway. State-run Anadolu Agency said another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early Sunday morning, and that 12 Indian tourists were slightly injured and taken to hospital. Two Spanish tourists were killed in 2022 when a hot air balloon made a hard landing following a sightseeing tour of Cappadocia.
Sky News
16 hours ago
- Sky News
Hot air balloon crashes in Turkey, leaving one person dead and 19 injured
One person has died and 19 others have been injured after a hot air balloon crashed in Turkey. The accident occurred near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province, the Ilhas News Agency said. The pilot died and 19 Indonesian tourists were injured, with the incident happening after a sudden change of wind, according to officials. The balloon was trying to make a hard landing near the village of Gozlukuyu in Aksaray province, when the pilot fell out of the balloon's basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. "Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died," he said, adding that the injured tourists were taken to hospital. Another hot air balloon taking off from the same location of Ilhara Valley also made a hard landing early on Sunday morning, injuring 12 Indian tourists who were taken to hospital, local media said. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity in central Turkey. The attractions include the "fairy chimneys" of Cappadocia - tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Yahoo
Two hot air balloons crash in Turkey killing one and injuring 31
Two hot air balloons have crashed in central Turkey, leaving one person dead and 31 injured, according to local media reports. The accident occurred near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province, the private Ilhas News Agency and other outlets said. The cause of the crash has not been confirmed, but local media outlets are reporting that the hot air balloons were forced to touch down suddenly due to unexpected wind despite taking off during suitable weather conditions. Reports add that the Transportation Safety Investigation Center Presidency will investigate the incident. The hot air balloon's pilot died in the crash after his feet became tangled in the hot air balloon's rope. Aksaray Governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoğlu said: "Unfortunately, our pilot got stuck under the basket and died. 'Our tourists are in good condition. We took them to the hospital by ambulance. They are being examined." According to local media reports, 31 tourists were reported to be injured in the crash, 19 of which were Indonesian. The remaining 12 were Indian tourists on a second hot air balloon in the Güzelyurt area, who were "slightly" injured and taken to hospital following the accident. Hot air ballooning is a popular tourist activity over the rugged landscape of central Turkey, which is dotted with ancient churches hewn into cliff faces. The attractions include the 'fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia, tall, cone-shaped rock formations created by natural erosion over thousands of years that are a Unesco World Heritage Site. A video shared by the news agency shows the deflated balloon with its passenger basket lying on its side. Emergency services can be seen nearby, tending to injured people. Breaking news. This article is being updated.
