Hot-Air Balloon Collapses Radio Tower During Albuquerque Festival

A hot-air balloon struck a radio tower during Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta, causing the tower to collapse without injuries.

The incident occurred during the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a major event attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators.
Despite the collapse of the radio tower, no injuries were reported, and the balloon landed safely in a field.
The balloon involved in the accident was an Aerostar International Inc. S-57A, which had three people on board.
Earlier in the week, another balloon incident at the festival caused a temporary power outage for nearly 13,000 customers.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, but the height of the collapsed tower remains unclear.