i can tell you this is what we know now about alfred nichols, a man who was commonly known in the area as skipwe know, according to documents from the faa, that he was the owner and chief pilot of this heart of texas balloon rides company. he met written tests and flight test requirements to hold a commercial pilot license that applied only to hot air balloons. he also had and held a basic medical certificate. so it's part of the process of invest gaiting these kinds of incidents. we're learning more about the human toll. we heard from a man who considers himself mr. nichols best friend, someone who loved to do what he did. a man who took great pride in offering that service, to be able to give people an opportunity to take in the view of central texas, fred. >> and what more do we know about those who were onboard? >> at least 15 passengers who were onboard, all of them sadly did pass. we are now learning more about matt and sunday rowan, the newlywed couple who lived in san antonio not far from here. actually, just married this past february. we're told by someone close to them that her 5-ye