| Free Life | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Roziere type hot-air / helium balloon |
| Manufacturer | Mark Semich |
| Owners | Rodney Anderson |
| Registration | N2079 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Total hours | 30 |
| Total distance | ca 500 mi (800 km; 430 nmi) |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1970 |
| Last flight | September 20, 1970 |
| Fate | Crashed / force-landed in the Atlantic, killing all aboard and leaving little identifiable wreckage behind. |
Free Life was the name of the Rozière balloon (registration N2079) that made the fourth attempt at crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The balloon was launched from East Hampton, New York on September 20, 1970, piloted by Malcolm Brighton, with Rodney Anderson and Pamela Brown on board.[1][2]