Texas hot air balloon crash: 'No survivors' among 16 on board 30th July 2016 Share: The hot air baloon came down near power lines A hot air balloon has caught fire and crashed in the US state of Texas, probably killing everyone on board, the local sheriff says. Aviation officials say it was carrying at least 16 people and came down near Lockhart, about 30 miles (50km) south of the state capital Austin. Caldwell County sheriff Daniel Law said there did not appear to be survivors. Videos posted by local media suggest... Share: Visit The Ghana Guardian News to comment on this article News Politics Sports Business Entertainment African News Opinion Technology World Games