Hot air balloon crashes near Highway 63 in Rochester, MN on March 20, 2024; passengers report minor injuries, FAA and NTSB investigate.

A hot air balloon crashed near Highway 63 in Rochester, Minnesota on March 20th, 2024. Three people were aboard the balloon when it struck power lines, causing sparks and a brush fire. The passengers reported minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.