A hot air balloon knocked over a radio tower in Albuquerque, which was just one of a few dangerous mishaps during this year’s popular balloon festival.

ALBUQUERQUE – A hot-air balloon struck and collapsed a radio tower Friday in Albuquerque during the city's famous festival – the second time in 20 years that a balloon has come into contact ...

FILE - Shredded Smokey the Bear hot air balloon hangs from top of radio tower after collision, at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 2004.

Authorities say a hot-air balloon struck and collapsed a radio tower in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the city’s famous festival. A spokesperson for the county sheriff's office says there were ...

FILE - Shredded Smokey the Bear hot air balloon hangs from top of radio tower after collision, at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 2004.

A hot-air balloon struck and collapsed a radio tower Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the city's famous festival ...

FILE - Shredded Smokey the Bear hot air balloon hangs from top of radio tower after collision, at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 2004.

FILE - Shredded Smokey the Bear hot air balloon hangs from top of radio tower after collision, at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 2004.