Summary
On June 18, 1985, a Balloon Works FIREFLY AX-7 (N40532) was involved in an accident near Somonauk, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI85FEE02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40532.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 18, 1985
NTSB Number
CHI85FEE02
Location
SOMONAUK, IL
Event ID
20001214X36691
Coordinates
41.630847, -88.680198
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY AX-7
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PIERCE RONALD W
Address
432 CHARLOTTE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL LAKE
State / Zip Code
IL 60014
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# CHI85FEE02