Hot-Air Balloon Accident in Brazil's Santa Catarina Results in 8 Fatalities; Investigation Underway

Balloon crash in Brazil's Santa Catarina claims 8 lives, sparks investigation

WPEC • 21 juin 22h01

A hot-air balloon caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on June 21, 2025, resulting in eight fatalities and 13 injuries. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

Brazil hot-air balloon crash kills 8 in Santa Catarina state

AP News • 21 juin 20h10

A hot-air balloon caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, resulting in eight fatalities.

Brazil: Eight killed, 13 injured in hot air balloon crash

DW • 21 juin 18h53

A hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, Brazil, resulted in eight deaths and 13 injuries. The incident is under investigation.

At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

BBC • 21 juin 14h22

A hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, Brazil, resulted in eight fatalities and 13 survivors.

At least 8 dead after hot air balloon accident in southern Brazil

CNN • 21 juin 13h41

At least eight individuals have died following a hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, located in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, on Saturday, June 21, 2025.