How many people are killed by blimps each year?

Question

In an episode of Friends, Chandler says that blimps kill 1 American every year.

Answer 1

I just happen to have a copy of the Administrator’s 2008 Fact Book available at http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/head...

The Administrator's (FAA) Fact Book provides data and statistics for:

· Aviation Accidents and Incidents

· Air Traffic Activity

· Airports Activity

· Aircraft Activity

· Certification

· Active Airmen

· Commercial Space Transportation

· Industry Trends

· Employment

· Labor Relations

All blimps operate under Part 91 General Aviation and there have been a few accidents, but NO loss of life.  Blimps are the safest aircraft flying anywhere in the world.

“Chandler says that blimps kill 1 American every year.”  I hope you don’t get your news from the TV or knowledge because it is make believe for entertainment.  If you want the facts look them up on the above web site.

Answer 2

That was meant to be a joke because so few people ever fly in blimps and there are so few of them.  The fact is there hasn't been any blimp crashes resulting in loss of life in modern times.

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Hot air balloons are another story.  They've had many accidents.

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Answer 3

I can't find any stats on that...