Electrifying Marriage Proposal: Hot Air Balloon Collides With Power Line
- Posted on June 7, 2012 at 8:33am by
Liz Klimas
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Sparks flew -- literally -- during marriage proposal in a hot air balloon that hit power lines in Indiana. (Photo: Wikimedia)
A couple from the Midwest was set to take their relationship to new heights. The marriage proposal that occurred over Sellersburg, Ind., in a hot air balloon was electrifying — literally.
The hot air balloon collided with a power line, rendering the pilot of the balloon unconscious, according to CNN. The Lousville, Ky., pilot Dallas Beall, who owns the balloon, was trying to land the flying basket when he hit the lines. According to CNN, the bride-to-be was shocked as well when Beall fell on her. The unidentified groom-to-be performed CPR on Beall and all three were later taken to the hospital.
Sellersburg in Clark County, Ind., near Lousville, Ky. (Image: Google Maps)
CNN reports Major Chuck Adams with the Clark County, Indiana Sheriff’s office noting that the bride did say “I do” when the basket touched the ground.
Adams said the burns suffered by those in the basket were not life threatening.
Watch this local WHAS story for more:
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samnjoeysgrama
Posted on June 8, 2012 at 5:51pmWe hit power lines in Napa Valley. Unluckily for the pilot,the three men on board were retired air force pilots. When the FAA took the pilot to court, he said “Well, it wasn’t that serious. No one was killed.”. Glad we missed his cutoff for “serious ‘. Balloons are dangerous! We picked the pilot with the most years of experience. Didn’t help.
Report Post »Mastermind
Posted on June 8, 2012 at 8:44amWhat a shocking experience!
Report Post »JediKnight
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 3:38pmWhen we went hot air ballooning our pilot told us “The most important thing is to aim big when trying to land”. Since a hot air balloon can only rotate on its axis, you’re essentially at the mercy of the wind. You aim for large open spaces when trying to land. Sounds like this pilot didn’t. Lesson learned.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 2:39pmDid you feel that? Was it good for you, too?
Report Post »cristo52
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 10:39amUnless the power lines were moving, it wasn’t a collision. A collision requires that both objects be in motion. A bike can collide with a moving car. A bike can also crash into a car that is not moving.
Report Post »kevinj319
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 3:27pmMoving relative to what? Relative to the center of the galaxy, both the power lines and balloon were moving. Relative to the balloon, the power lines were moving. Relative to the lines, the balloon was moving.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 8:59amMy worst nightmare………a marriage proposal that is : ))
Report Post »THX-1138
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 10:38am(Facepalm)
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 8:56amShe still said yes after that? Good luck with that marriage. I would have took back my proposal and told her to take a hike. Talk about a stop sign! LOL
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 8:50amApparently, someone had objections to that union.
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