Summary
On July 04, 1988, a Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B (N7420S) was involved in an accident near Fort Collins, CO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN88LA152. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7420S.
Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 4, 1988
NTSB Number
DEN88LA152
Location
FORT COLLINS, CO
Event ID
20001213X26209
Coordinates
40.590435, -105.130699
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY 8B
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
FIREFLY 8B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WILLIAMS MARK G
Address
PO BOX 1876
City
LONGMONT
State / Zip Code
CO 80502-1876
Country
United States
NTSB Investigation In Progress
Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN88LA152