Hot air balloon pilots are now required to have a medical certificate to fly paying...
, including U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, after the July 30, 2016, balloon crash in Lockhart. Sixteen people were killed after a balloon crashed into a high-voltage power line. It was the deadliest crash involving a commercial hot air balloon in U.S. history An investigation after the crash found that the pilot, Alfred “Skip” NicholsBefore the new rule, balloon pilots weren't required to undergo medical screenings.
"For the many who prayed and mourned the loss resulting from this unnecessary tragedy, know that you have been heard," Doggett said."We cannot bring these precious lives back. But, now that this is finally implemented, we hope no more families will be exposed to the horror of a crash from an impaired pilot.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump's growing GOP challengers revive fears of 2016 repeatNo fewer than 10 White House prospects stepped onto the stage to pitch their plans to fix the nation — and their party. The details varied, but within most speeches was an extraordinary sense of defiance rarely seen since former President Donald Trump seized control of the Republican Party six years ago. Nikki Haley, the former ambassador to the United Nations under Trump, pledged in April that she wouldn't challenge the former president if he ran again.
Read more »
Club Q shooting suspect changed name in 2016, saying he wanted to protect himself from fatherThe suspect in the ClubQ shooting changed his name while living in Texas in 2016, saying he wanted to protect himself and his future from his father and his criminal history, according to court records obtained by Denver7. JennKovaleski blairmiller
Read more »
Stephen Curry Revisits Warriors Blowing Lead in 2016 NBA FinalsThe four-time NBA champion reflected on his legendary battle against LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love during a recent podcast appearance.
Read more »
Outgoing Rep. Carolyn Maloney under investigation for soliciting 2016 Met Gala ticketsRep. Carolyn Maloney is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for requesting tickets to the swanky Met Gala in 2016, a move that potentially runs afoul of chamber rules and federal law.
Read more »
Rep. Carolyn Maloney faces investigation into Met Gala ticketsThe House Ethics Committee will investigate whether Maloney illegally solicited Met Gala tickets in 2016.
Read more »
Wife of Texas man killed by police in Arizona settles $8 million suitThe widow of an unarmed Texas man fatally shot by police outside his suburban Phoenix hotel room in 2016 has settled her wrongful death lawsuit.
Read more »