Air Balloon Catches Fire Before Landing, People Jump 300 Feet to Survive: The Horrific Story
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Luxor Hot Air Balloon Tragedy: 19 Dead, 300-Foot Jump to Escape Fire
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News18•26-02-2026, 12:16
Luxor Hot Air Balloon Tragedy: 19 Dead, 300-Foot Jump to Escape Fire
•On February 26, 2013, a hot air balloon caught fire before landing in Luxor, Egypt, resulting in 19 deaths out of 21 tourists.
•The accident, one of the deadliest in aviation history, saw a tourist jump from 300 feet to survive, while the pilot also fell/jumped.
•Investigation revealed a leak in an old fuel line (in use since 2005) connected to the burner as the cause of the fire.
•The incident raised serious questions about Egypt's tourism and aviation safety standards, with allegations of relaxed inspections.
•The tragedy severely impacted Egypt's tourism industry, leading to temporary suspension of balloon flights and subsequent stricter safety regulations.