3 explorers, including Sir David Hempleman-Adams, abandon Atlantic balloon crossing due to weather, landing in Canada after 7 hours.
3 explorers, including British explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams, had to abandon their attempt to fly across the Atlantic in an open basket hydrogen balloon, due to unfavorable weather conditions. The group, which included a Swiss scientist and an American balloon manufacturer, took off from Presque Isle, Maine, but had to land near New Brunswick, Canada, after 7 hours. The crew plans to attempt the crossing again at a later date.
June 29, 2024
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