The tragic hot-air balloon crash in Arizona that claimed the lives of Cornelius van der Walt and three others has taken a new turn with the release of an autopsy report. Initially, the report indicated that van der Walt had high levels of ketamine in his system at the time of the crash, leading to sensational headlines around the world.
However, the story took a surprising twist when the medical examiner’s office reversed its findings, revealing that emergency responders had actually administered the ketamine to van der Walt. This crucial detail was missed in the initial report, causing confusion and distress for van der Walt’s family and friends.
Van der Walt, a skydiving enthusiast and founder of Droplyne Hot Air Balloon Rides, was known for his responsible and adventurous nature. His tragic death has left a void in the skydiving community and his company has ceased operations since the accident.
The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the cause of the crash, which claimed the lives of van der Walt and three others. Despite the initial controversy surrounding the autopsy report, those who knew van der Walt remember him for his sense of magic and wonder, and mourn the loss of a beloved friend and pilot.
