Balloon Race Ends In Tragedy
Balloon Race Ends In Tragedy
A 42 year old grandmother flies to her death in a balloon race from Catalina Islands to the mainland. The hot-air craft are buffeted by high winds and only one entrant reaches the mainland. The body of Mrs. Barbara Keith is found miles off course -- two days after the race. Catalina Islands, California Several hot air balloons on the ground getting ready for the big race. CUS - The burner and the inflation of one of the balloons. CUS - An older couple, the lady holding an umbrella and watching the balloons take off. CUS - Mrs. Barbara Keith putting on her inflatable life jacket and helmet. Mrs. Keith's balloon lifting off the ground, all she has is a seat similar to a swing that she is sitting on. POV - Camera on the balloon records the take off and you see the people on the ground getting smaller and smaller. CUS - Famed balloonist, Don Piccard is seating himself on his balloon for the take off. Only one balloonist made it to the main land, six others had to be rescued from the water and Mrs. Keith was found 2-days later still strapped in her seat besides her submerged balloon.