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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on April 30, 2010, 18:11

Title: Ouch!
Post by: Simon on April 30, 2010, 18:11

A scientific research balloon, which was expected to fly at high altitude to record experiments and observations with expensive technical equipment, has crashed during take-off in Australia.

A car was damaged as the balloon crashed to the ground, however reports say that the equipment onboard was not damaged on impact.

The crash was blamed on strong gusts of wind.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8650707.stm  (Video)

Title: Re: Ouch!
Post by: Rik on April 30, 2010, 18:13

I'd blame it on bad planning and poor decision making. ;D

Title: Re: Ouch!
Post by: Simon on April 30, 2010, 18:22

Yes, I wouldn't have parked there either. 

Title: Re: Ouch!
Post by: Rik on April 30, 2010, 18:24

The camera man was much smarter. ;)

Title: Re: Ouch!
Post by: Simon on April 30, 2010, 18:44

 ;D