hot air balloon

A hot air balloon caught fire early Saturday near the city of Lockhart, TX. At least 16 people are feared dead after the incident, according to officials.

Piloting a hot air balloon is not for the faint of heart. Although it's generally safe in the hands of an experienced pilot, accidents can happen. Watch how this crash earlier this summer brought traffic to a halt on a highway in the Netherlands...

On Saturday, August 24th an Aroostook County photographer managed to capture what could have been a tragic accident during the 2013 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest.