What are the chances of dying in a hot air balloon?

The US National Transportation Safety Board found 0.075 per cent of ballooning accidents were fatal between 2002 and 2012. The equivalent figure for air transport was 0.06 per cent.

What does riding in a hot air balloon feel like?

You may feel like you’re in some kind of a dream, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how gentle the floating sensation of being in the balloon is. When you first get into the basket, which is typically made of wicker, it may appear or feel flimsy. Hot air balloon rides are designed to be gentle.

Can you sit down in a hot air balloon?

There are no seats or chairs during a hot air balloon ride. The best bet is to wear your most comfortable pair of athletic shoes or some cushy flip flops. Your can expect your balloon ride to last 3 – 4 hours.

Is riding hot air balloon safe?

From a statistical point (The Aviation Accident Database), the FAA finds that hot air ballooning is the safest form of all air travel and rarely involved in aviation crashes. The main reason hot air ballooning is so safe is that, unlike fixed-wing aircraft, hot air balloons only fly in good weather and slow wind.

Is a hot air balloon ride noisy?

Hot air balloons; although usually associated with clear, crisp, quiet mornings, are actually inherently noisy.

Do they weigh you before hot air balloon ride?

Will They Weigh Me Before Boarding The Hot Air Balloon? It’s not common for hot air balloon companies to weigh you before you board, but they may ask you for your weight (or a rough guess of how much you weigh for those that don’t weigh themselves).

What are the dangers of hot air balloons?

Hot Air Balloons: The Dangers Although hot air balloon accidents are uncommon, they do happen, and they can result in devastating and sometimes fatal injuries. Even hard landings can lead to whiplash, broken bones in the upper and lower extremities, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Can I go on a hot air balloon ride in UK?

More than 50\% of hot air balloon rides are cancelled in the UK due to bad weather, meaning most people’s flights are cancelled and rescheduled. Many people’s flights will be cancelled multiple times and if you’re restricted on dates you could be waiting for months.

What is it like to be in a hot air balloon?

Being in a hot air balloon is one of the most gentle rides I’ve ever been on. You barely notice you’ve lifted off the ground and soon you’re serenely floating over the valley. I wish I could say I fully relaxed, but I was still a little nervy during the flight.

Can you take a hot air balloon ride when scared of heights?

Watch my full experience taking a hot air balloon ride when scared of heights. I have zero regrets. I am so proud of myself for facing my fear of heights and going up. Our ride was a little more adventurous than usual due to not enough wind to get us to our final destination very quickly.

Is it cold when you go up in a balloon?

It isn’t cold or windy when you go up in the balloon so you can wear whatever you’d wear on the ground. The flames from the burner also keep you warm so don’t worry if it’s a cold day, you won’t freeze when you’re up there!