One Killed, One Hurt in Fiery Accident By Hailey Heinz / Journal Staff Writer Steve Lachendro owned two balloons and co-owned another. The Air Force reservist flew for fun at ballooning events around the country, co-owned a RE/MAX balloon franchise and flew a remote-controlled balloon. Lachendro, of Butler, Penn., was killed in a fiery balloon crash Friday when "Wings of Wind," a balloon shaped like an inverted pyramid, crashed into power lines in Bernalillo.

Photo Courtesy Jill Barone The balloon at the moment of impact. Video of the balloon on fire from KRQE.com Balloon's Website

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Fiesta Tragedy [+] Click to view Full Size Courtesy Roy Barrett The "Wings of Wind" balloon catches fire after hitting power lines in Bernalillo on Friday morning. One person was killed and another was critically injured in the crash. One Balloonist Killed, One Hurt in Fiery Accident By Hailey Heinz/ Journal Staff Writer Steve Lachendro owned two balloons and co-owned another. The Air Force reservist flew for fun at ballooning events around the country, co-owned a RE/MAX balloon franchise and flew a remote-controlled balloon. Brits Win Gas Balloon Race

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