Hot Air Balloon Accident in Surrey, B.C Canada

[catawba909]

I'm sure everyone was ok.

[MrIlovetopartyrock]

there dead



[osumruss]

woman driver. that's all.

[xRoughDayx]

@osumruss you made me laugh so hard right there, thank you sir

[balloonist1234]

@xRoughDayx

YOU ARE SICK people died it that!!!!!!!!

think a little!!!!!!!!!!!

[MnP40c]

If you have a video, POST IT, if its a bunch of stupid ass pictures DONT BOTHER! Dont waste my time A##!

[Alexc3217]

@VE7HCP Count to ten while clicking your fingers.

8 people just died.

[pistolwhip69]

So sad... I went up in a balloon this morning. In sorry for the unfortunate few who have died like this.

[ThatGirlYouKnow212]

My antie and uncle live in that trailer park, It was a daughter who took her mom out on her 50 birthday, they had both died together..I knew them, I miss them soo much, its degusting what people can say on here,

[wterred]

>:**(

[samjackisthebest]

How do u survive that??

[gigigood1]

you people need to quit the trash talk its sickening

[mva117]

thars why i never go in a balloon!

[doogrisa]

┌∩┐(◕_◕)┌∩┐

[MrJazzeman]

@doogrisa I wanna learn how you did that.

[HoRiFyy]

Me and my family drove past this when we were about to cross the boarder we saw the balloon but it was not on fire at the time, later that day after shopping in washington we came back across and we were listening on the radio and what do you know, Hot air balloon on fire.

[Jbeats96]

My auntie was in it and jumped out at 170 feet in the air... she crushed everything under her pelvis but still lived. when she jumped out she brought someone else with her. They were is way worse condition but still lived and wasnt shown on the news.

[zoomjuice12]

I would still jump out

[hope2prosper]

thats y i stay off those things

[gostate28spartan]

i like balloons.

[jerradlabrie]

my parents have been on that same balloon. Very sad. the guy had been doing that for years

[dmbucsfan]

very sad...but this is the best footage ive seen of this on youtube thank you for posting!

[MrsChocolateBuffalo]

Oh Gosh. Thats Terrible, Hopefully No One Was In That Balloon, Thats So SAD.

:( :(

[soulbody15]

lol a balloon in fire with no one in it. how would you do that.

[roberto125919]

@MrsChocolateBuffalo 13 people onboard, read the description.

[martinkeeney]

Very sad

[juniorracer1995]

i remember that. i live in surrey. that was kind of close to my house. very very very very fuckin sad :(

[Mr5Minutes]

You have the suxors for the youtube

[aatusha]

ok now wtf? how did i get to this video when i was just watching a ghost video?

[perryds420]

Well see how funny you think it is when someone you care about dies in a fire, insensitive moron!

[perryds420]

RIP to the victims of this horrible tradegy.

[shadowlinx93]

C'mon baby light my fire!

[Staal75]

thats what happends when you play with death

[stony1993]

why must thay make the baskets out of wicker?

[JordanoDaMano]

Rangerjo YOUR A SICK SON OF A BITCH HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF SOMEONE YOU CARED ABOUT DIE IN A FIRE!?! I BET IT WOULDN'T BE FUNNY THEN!!!!!!

[raindreamer333]

My boss was friends with the man whose wife and daughter were killed in that accident. Very very sad indeed.

[costateguise]

thank you for sharing, that piece of very - very pointless information. I'll take a note just incase for the futute. You never know!

[SatNamTree]

Is your sarcastic contribution somehow more meaningful than her factual statement?

You've got a simple future, if you keep this up.

[costateguise]

I am a pilot and am based at MANCHESTER Intl Airport in UK. Not too simple is it?

[SatNamTree]

I stand corrected. You're a commercial pilot that provides simpleminded and sarcastic commentary on YouTube.

You may be accomplished in your occupation, but it's not apparent in your YouTube comment to raindreamer333. Next time you have a co-worker express sorrow regarding a horrific death in a small community, try your "pointless" remark in that situation.

I'm sure it will be good for your career.

I still say you've got asimple future, as a pilot, if you keep this up.

[atom2009]

thank you for sharing, that piece of very - very pointless information. I'll take a note just incase for the futute. You never know!

[paulusmagirl]

One thing we canadians dont have that americans

do (Thank God!) is Miss Carolina!

[sublimefan5446]

thank god!!! I love being Canadian!!!! Free healthcare!! Everybody is so nice....

These poor people who had this accident OMG.....RIP

[omgwtfbrbbbq]

You mean Miss South Carolina? Hmm, maybe we should send you a map...

[PackageSeverance]

lol, "adult daughter," who gives a shit if two dumbasses did something dumb?

[gordkoff]

TheRealG.. it you should change your name to therealJ... as in Jackoff... hows the health care in states treating you..???

Your a moron...

[CanadianGuy82]

Survivor Diana Rutledge jumped from the balloon with a female German tourist They dropped about five storeys to the ground, she told Global BC from her hospital bed Saturday, where she's recovering with several broken bones in her feet.

Some people had jumped out of the balloon so the balloon skyrocketed straight up. And I thought, 'Ok, it's do or die,'""So I got my legs over the balloon, and as I was leaving the balloon, I put my arms around the woman next to me and I took her with me.

[blkshprd]

God have mercy on them

[iplay666]

that place it about 24 blocks from me...

[WWWDanielWWW]

really!!!? did u see it?

[Jimbo0039]

geeez, how many people are gonna post this same story?

[BeechSundowner]

.<b>Godspeed for those affected by this tragedy!

[globaldistress]

EXCLUSIVE???

[TheRealG]

What can you expect in a third world nation?

[polishman1991]

ur an idiot

[NjRetard13]

the real g youre a fucking moron

[RunePyrite]

Typical arrogant American, Canada is about as close to being a third world nation as you are.

[TheRealG]

Shit economy, shit military, shit political power, per capita income far lower than the US', cars driven from the late 70s.

How are you at par with the US again???

[Nifty19]

Canada is a member of the G8, the 8 top economical powers in the world. The US would be nothing without Canada as it's main trading partner.

Not only are our cars just as current as yours, but the Auto Industry is starting to boom here, with Ford and GM factories in Southern Ontario.

Get your facts straight!

[TheRealG]

Even France is part of the G8. What's your point?

Don't ever compare yourselves to us. We're far better than Canada in terms of everything - economy, military, political power, research and development, science, technology.

Where does Canada stand?

There's a reason we call you a third world nation.

[SatNamTree]

Where does the US stand? You say better economy and everything else, but havn't really backed it up?

That's why most people in this world think little of the American intellect. Do you, like most Americans, think that your military should speak for you, eh? Or, can you actually provide some justification for your strong comments, really?

[TheRealG]

The US has the biggest economy in the world, you stupid Canuck. It's a fact.

Sure, our growth rate has gone down to only 2.6% year, but we're still the biggest economy on the face of the planet.

Also, our economy represents 27% of the world economy. And Canada's - 3%.

I bet if Somalia invaded your ass, you WOULDN'T be able to do anything about it. And apparently you're not a third world nation....

[SatNamTree]

What you're saying is the US economy is about 10 times Canada's, right? That makes good sense, since our population is about 1/10th of the US. So, I'd say our international economic position is proportionally equal to the US.

[SatNamTree]

The Canadian dollar today reached $1.08 US and the US Federal Reserve is soon going to adjust the Interest Rate agaian, way ahead of schedule, to respond to the failing Greenback. Canada's economic strength and overall quality of life will always exceed the US standard, because of the USA's dependency on Canadian energy exports.

Thank you USA!

[TheRealG]

OOoooooh, the Canadian dollar has reached $1.08 US! After how many years? More than 30? Congratulations! It took you 30 long years to beat us!

And how long do you expect your currency rate to exceed ours? Your industries are being hurt and your dollar will eventually come down, in about a year or so.

Your standard of living, economy, currency strength - everything is dependent on the US.

To keep it simple: If we're fucked, so are you.

[SatNamTree]

Ok, if you say so. Seems you've lost your argument somewhere. The US Fed is talking about a "recession" while the Canadian economy is growing and all indicators are it's strong and the dollar is not growing too fast. Sure we'll take a hit on manufacturing and material exports, but not natural resource exports (mainly energy and logs) since the world still wants that stuff, at market value, including the USA. Trouble now for the US is it's getting harder and harder to buy anything.

[TheRealG]

No, Canuckistan IS taking a huge hit on the lumber industry because: 1) the rate of exchange 2) the American housing downturn has reduced demand for your products.

The world does need all those resources you mentioned, but over half of the world conduct trade in US dollars. And since our money will buy less of your exports, you can expect the world to reduce Canadian imports into their country.

But you're a Canuckistani - what do you know?

[SatNamTree]

The huge hit in lumber exports began more than 3 years ago, when the Canadian dollar was much lower. That occured due to the Asian market declining, not the American housing market. The US has been building with lower quality USA softwood (pine) for a few years now, despite the pressure of US builders on the Bush Adsministration to allow more Canadian imports of better Fir products. Today things are different, our raw log exports are booming while lumber has been remained flat.

[TheRealG]

If your lumber is booming, why is there so much outcry about it declining?

Your own economists predict Canadian industries will take a huge hit because of the high dollar.

Canada hasn't invested too much in Asia. Most of your eggs are in one basket.

And we've already started reducing Canadian imports into our country.

When will dumb Canucks understand that a stronger currency will reduce Canadian imports into the US and the rest of the countries that trade in US dollars?

[SatNamTree]

While you GOOGLE stuff, I'm talking about things I undersand. The lumber industry is stable and has been for quite some time. The only "outcry" WAS (noted past tense) about US tariffs that were declared illegal under NAFTA and the US paid $1.8B in penalties. Many Candadian and US mills closed because of those tariffs. The tariffs were imposed so the US market wouldn't collapse after the Asian HOUSING decline in 2000.

[TheRealG]

A rising Cdn dollar makes Canadian goods expensive - that reduces Canadian imports into the USA - which is why Canadian industries are being hurt financially. Not only does it reduce exports, but it increases imports as well.

A lower Cdn dollar makes Canadian goods less expensive - which increases Canadian imports into the USA - which is why Canadian industries benefit financially.

It's simple economics. What part of this process do you not understand?

[burnabyapple]

DON'T LISTEN TO THIS GUY. I befriended this person under another user name. Surprisingly he is actually staunchly anti-American in his views. TheRealG admitted to me that he will go to online forums, claim to be an American and insult people from other countries to purposely generate hate against Americans. Look at his profile, he is listed as being in China.

[happyguigui]

OOoohhh scuse me, you come from such a "great" country.

Just don't forgot to watch your planes.

[smallwhale1]

Hi people. Don't let one idiot speak for all Americans. There are morons in every country.  TheRealG just happens to be (I sadly say) one of ours. Forget about him.

[TheRealG]

How about you shut the fuck up and shove a big bottle of maple syrup up your ass, you dumbass Canuck faggot

[SatNamTree]

This is definitely the wrong vid post for this "discussion". Let's continue somewhere else? let me know the vid and I'll go there.

Why? because I'm very interested to know your views on the R&D you mention, technology you mentioned and other things. Your comments on Economy are, as expected, based solely on a single indicator (a good one mind you) but is a very limited "fuck you" type of response.

[SatNamTree]

There's no question the exchange rate on the US Dollar is an important indicator of the strength of the American economy, right?

Two years ago the Canadian dollar would buy only 0.65 of a US Buck. Right now, the US Dollar and Canadian Dollar are equal internationally.

Truth is this, the Canadian economy has been solidly out-performing the US economy for a while now. Same things for most other G8 nations. Trouble is the US consumes, while other nations produce.

[nayellimier]

third world nation your ass fuckin stupid

[SatNamTree]

Is this how Americans write and speak?

Wow, I insist my kids attend an American school, in fact I demand it!

[0sun0]

omg!!!

[fotoman4u2]

Sad...a Mother and her daughter died...very sad...

[IceUpToNorth]

:(...I am in Vancouver:(

[gemini067]

Now if that was in america we would only let the liberal dems fly in balloons since they are so full of it they would not need fire to create the hot air.

[UhistheSound]

Wicker porpelled by fire.

[kbilyak04]

13 people? I didn't know they could put that many people on one of those....? But anyway that is some scary shit.

[casperdfaerie7]

I would've jumped from the fuckin balloon I dont care if I was 20ft or 20000ft or even 200000000ft up. much rather fall to death than to burn to death. imagine the PAIN. just stick your finger into boiling water for a fraction of a second, and now imagine... 100X hotter, and being engulfed in that heat on your ENTIRE BODY until you slowly burn to death. I rather be eaten by a shark

[trantrum]

Of course HELL is much worst!

That is, if you believe there is a hell. bible-truths dot com

[Faeden]

Oh shut up you evil cult member. Go mentally abuse some children with your hateful, fear mongering, brainwashing, you despicable intolerant fool. Stop teaching that God is evil and some jealous pig.

[trantrum]

Oh, pardon me. Did I say God is evil? I think not.

If you go to the site you will see there is NO HELL!

[Faeden]

Some people don't think Bush or Osama are evil either. Sometimes you don't have to say it.

[gemini067]

cthefarie; Sharks are not very particular about what the eat, but in your case, I don't think you will have a problem with sharks.

[lyticityl]

oh the humanity!

[feminly]

I would want a parachute to go on 1 of those things

[listersc]

Hope they had some weenies already on sticks when it went WOOSH.

[aitraining]

You couldn't drag me on to one of those things. I can barely deal with airplanes.

[lordOFbrooklyn]

i hear ya

[PackageSeverance]

but try ramming a skyscraper with a hot-air balloon

[igimaru]

DAMN terrorist

[kamara87]

damn

[yamahar1yeah]

what goes up must come down hey!

[supersteph76]

Gases,air,and flame. C'mon people?

[tacular3]

DUDE I FUCKING ROCK!

[petpad]

Parachutes at low altitudes would not open in time. Unsuspecting people on their birthday should stick to mini putt. Advice: Family members and friends should NEVER a balloon ride as a present. It is an insane individual personal choice to go up in those hot air things. Just think how you'd feel if you pitched in a gift for such an inane activity and the persons close to you were that moher and her adult daughter? If one chooses its own destiny, then fine. I hate those gift balloon rides.

[amanda7820]

i would have jumped out before it gone to 10 feet not 60..........

[smitetheeist]

Good job God.

[opalweiss]

Hot Air Balloons Like Airplanes, Do Crash Sometimes, But Most Are Safe Flights

[lowtemp]

hot air balloons should be banned. They are hard to control and float where ever they want to

[thehype2049]

ur stupid stfu, n get off youtube

[lowtemp]

eat me doughboy

[yerfucked]

What a terrible tragedy.... My condolences to the families involved... Two are with God now.

[Wantabanana]

We're all with God.

[groninger1980]

and i live 5038 miles away from that...saw it from here. Greetz, Joris (geenstijl)

[kody4547]

i live next door to that

[mauroluna1]

I said a prayer for them today.

[FoxNewsLies]

Great that really helps. Why not send them some money or offer to help.

[phxppxhixzipl]

i'm amazed that in this day and age with all the safety standards we live with, that is even legal to fly a hot air balloon. i wouldn't consider getting in one of these before this accident and i can see i've been making the right choice. so, sorry to the people who were injured/killed but it was their ignorant choice and they have to deal with the consequences

[kikianded]

Do you want to know what was ignorant? You making that comment. It was totally rude and unnecessary. I happen to know the immediate family of the two women who lost their lives, and u being a jackass sure mkaes me fume, as i have nothing but respect for those poor, unfortunate people.

[PackageSeverance]

the unfortunate people who were dumb enough to get in the balloon in the first place, eh? natural selection at work, eh?

[kikianded]

i hope "natural selection" picks u next. jackass.

[PackageSeverance]

it would be more likely to "pick" you, given that you are clueless enough to "respect" idiots that did nothing more than get themselves killed

[TheLoveNotes045]

Do they not take parachutes up with them

when they go on these rides? Kids especially should

have to wear them. I think it should be the law.

[ahmedalian]

That would be infeasible, but the real question is: where are the fire extinguishers and where is the (assumed)well-trained pilot who should have effectivly used them. A safety breif induction to passenger is a must as well in all time.

[mikeparkes76]

A fire extinguisher cannot effectevly put out a fire of this magnitude. Plus, the pilot was trying to get all passengers out at the time. Passenger safety is first, before all else. Parachutes! Ha! that requires much training. Do we as airplane passengers require parachute training? No, and therefore neither to the balloon passengers. And the passengers are of course given safety instructions.

[thegruppies]

if it COULD save people, do not ask about training.

[fabianmty]

Im in Mexico and this is one of the top stories and we are really sorry to hear that

R.I.P.

[enginedohc]

terrible, can't escape it anyway

[adocumentarian]

What a tragic situation...so sad.

[triffus]

My parents live 8 blocks away. :S SCARY

[ethicomm]

I live about 5 miles from this particular trailer park. It's surrounded by agricultural land and most of the trailers are concentrated in one area. It's amazing that of all places it could have fallen, it had to fall into people's homes. I understand that as people jumped the balloon got lighter and higher leaving some to jump from fairly dangerous heights.

[herrfilm]

Flight is still the miracle it once was.We should never take it for granted.

[SilentScholar16]

That's terrible :(

[mrspeabody]

considering rangerio probably lives in a trailer park, i can't see why he would find this funny.

[VA7KSP]

traumatic -- nothing to laugh about there!

[doogwood]

r.i.p

[susislickermouse]

Moron!

[FishByNature]

jack ass