Summary
On July 03, 1985, a Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 (N1534C) was involved in an accident near Owensboro, KY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL85LA204. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1534C.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 3, 1985
NTSB Number
ATL85LA204
Location
OWENSBORO, KY
Event ID
20001214X36978
Coordinates
37.749237, -87.110054
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY 7
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
APPALACHIAN BALLOON COMPANY INC
Address
PO BOX 1208
Status
Deregistered
City
ENKA
State / Zip Code
NC 28728-1208
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# ATL85LA204