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Steve Fossett's Solo Spirit balloon flies out of control over the gondola during inflation at Kalgoo.., 2001 (photo)

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2001 AD (C21st AD)

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2001-06-18

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Steve Fossett's Solo Spirit balloon flies out of control over the gondola during inflation at Kalgoorlie airport June 17, 2001. The balloon was ripped, and gas bottles dislodged when gusts of wind overtook the balloon, halting Fossett's third attempt at a solo circumnavigation around the Earth.

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