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Pilot of hot air balloon carrying 13 people makes emergency landing in California backyard.
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The pilot of a hot air balloon said he was forced to make an emergency landing in a California homeowner's backyard after winds died down and the balloon, which was carrying 13 people, ran out of fuel.
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A hot air balloon with 13 people on board safely made an emergency landing in a Southern California family's backyard.
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A backyard in Temecula, California, became an unexpected landing pad for a hot air balloon with a basket of 13 passengers, who masterfully landed.
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**Summary:** A hot air balloon carrying 13 people unexpectedly made an emergency landing in a California backyard near Temecula. The pilot successfully landed the balloon, which had run out of fuel due to winds dying down. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of weather and how even seemingly safe activities
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