Branson has had more than one near death experience over his 30 years of ballooning. He might be a great marketeer but don't confuse him for someone who lets ot

Branson has had more than one near death experience over his 30 years of ballooning. He might be a great marketeer but don't confuse him for someone who lets others do the crazy stuff. See here for just one of many stories. His biography has more than a few: http://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/04/world/2-trans-atlantic-balloonists-saved-after-jump-into-sea-off-scotland.html http://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/04/world/2-trans-atlantic-bal...