Hot Air Balloon Accident Statistics & Safety - Balloon Federation of America

According to the Balloon Federation of America (BFA), there have been a total of 147 fatal hot air balloon accidents in the United States since 1960, resulting in the deaths of 634 people.

It's important to note that these figures only include fatal accidents and may not capture non-fatal incidents or accidents that occurred outside the United States. Additionally, the number of people who have fallen out of a hot air balloon may be higher, as some incidents may have gone unreported or undocumented.