Albuquerque Fire Rescue Personnel work on the victims of the fatal Balloon crash at Unser and Central SW. Photographed on Saturday June 26, 2021. Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Journal
In an undated phot, Nick Meleski pilots a balloon during the Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival in India. (Courtesy of Benedict Savio)
The envelope from the balloon lands in a neighborhood near Unser and Eucariz SW following the fatal crash at Unser and Central SW in 2021.
Nick Meleski, the pilot killed in a hot air balloon crash in Albuquerque on Saturday, June 26, 21. (Courtesy Benedict Savio)
Pilot Ursula Richards, left comforts fellow pilot Buzz Biernacki at the scene of the fatal balloon crash at Unser and Central SW.
An investigator photographs the scene following the fatal Balloon crash at Unser and Central SW. Photographed on Saturday June 26, 2021. Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Journal
Susan Montoya and John Montoya.
apl062721b/ASECTION/pierre-louis/JOURNAL/062721 Federal officials examine the gondola at the scene of Saturday's fatal Balloon crash at Unser and Central SW as Federal officials investigate .Photographed on Sunday June 27, 2021. Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Journal
apl062721g/ASECTION/pierre-louis/JOURNAL/062721 APS Police Chief Steve Gallegos , left discusses the death of 4 APS employees killed in Saturday's Hot Balloon crash at Unser and Central SW . Listening are Kristine Meurer , Executive Director of APS Student , Family and Community Support and Superintendent Scott Elder .Photographed on Sunday June 27, 2021. Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Journal
Flowers and candles are left by mourners at the scene of the June 26, 2021, fatal balloon crash at Unser and Central SW.
