Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Hot Air Balloon Crash in Brazil Claims Eight Lives
A hot air balloon crashed in Praia Grande, Brazil, on Saturday morning, catching fire mid-air.
Sadly, at least eight people died in the crash, and 13 others survived.
The fire started inside the basket, causing the pilot to try to land, but the balloon crashed into a forest.
Emergency services responded, and the cause is being investigated.
The tour company has stopped its flights and the government is offering help.
A hot air balloon crashed in Praia Grande, Brazil, killing at least eight people.
The balloon was carrying 21 people, including the pilot.
Three victims were found hugging each other.
The fire started inside the basket and the balloon crashed into a forested area.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
- Who
- At least eight people died, 13 survived.
- What
- A hot air balloon crash.
- When
- Early Saturday morning.
- Where
- Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- Why
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- Incident Type
- Hot-air balloon crash
- Location
- Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Fatalities
- At least eight
- Passengers on Board
- 21
- Injured
- 13
- Cause
- Under investigation
- Operator
- Sobrevoar Serviços Turísticos
Sources
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