Harrowing Photos: Blimp Catches Fire, Crashes

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The flames reportedly broke out as the pilot prepared to land at an airfield in Reichelsheim in western Germany. The pilot, Mike Nerandzic, reportedly told all three passengers to jump to safety when the blimp was about 7 ft. (just over 2 m) off the ground.

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