The Flight That Failed: A month after the first attempt -- came the second. It also ended disastrously, the occupants being compelled to jump when the balloon was forced down at New Canaan, Connecticut, during a storm. Donaldson and Daily Graphic reporter Ford jumping. The third crew member, Daily Graphic man Lunt, struck earth a bit later. None were seriously injured. June 15, 1948. (Photo by Schoenfeld Collection of Camera Features).