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Turkish Pilot Safely Lands Hot Air Balloon with Tourists After Scary Mid-Air Mishap

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A Turkish pilot steered a descending hot air balloon away from power lines and landed safely in a Nepal rice field. The footage drew praise for his composure as every tourist remained unharmed.

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In Nepal, a hot air balloon piloted by Turkish pilot Mehmet Nuri Şen went out of control and drifted towards power lines after a rope snapped due to strong winds. Pilot Şen, who remained calm during the panic among the passengers and, with the support of the ground crew, safely landed the balloon,...

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Frenzy scenes during a hot-air balloon ride in Nepal: Strong wind unexpectedly pushed the aircraft down, directly towards power lines. The pilot could not control the balloon again at first, although the burner was running at maximum power.

·Vienna, Austria
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Hot air balloon pilot Mehmet Nuri Şen wants to land with tourists just as strong wind suddenly complicates the maneuver for him. He throws the rope for the ground crew, but this rinsing!

·Zürich, Switzerland
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The pilot, Mehmet Nuri Sen, was faced with a difficult ordeal.

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The impressive video captures the dramatic moments and is reminiscent of scenes from an adventure film. More...

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Actualno.com broke the news on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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