N3605GBALLOON WORKS FIREFLY-7B 1991-06-09 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Fatal

BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY-7B S/N: F7B-062

Summary

On June 09, 1991, a Balloon Works FIREFLY-7B (N3605G) was involved in an accident near Greenwood, MO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE INADEQUATE BRIEFING TO THE GROUND CREW BY THE PILOT, BECAUSE THE GROUND CREWMAN DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE INTENT AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MANEUVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA183. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3605G.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 9, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA183
Location
GREENWOOD, MO
Event ID
20001212X17215
Coordinates
38.849414, -94.339614
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE BRIEFING TO THE GROUND CREW BY THE PILOT, BECAUSE THE GROUND CREWMAN DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE INTENT AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MANEUVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BALLOON WORKS
Serial Number
F7B-062
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY-7B

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILTSE AL H
Address
119 MALLARD AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
STORM LAKE
State / Zip Code
IA 50588-7677
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI91LA183