Summary
On July 23, 1985, a Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 (N40501) was involved in an accident near Brighton, CO. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN85FA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40501.
Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 23, 1985
NTSB Number
DEN85FA196
Location
BRIGHTON, CO
Event ID
20001214X37084
Coordinates
39.950584, -104.789306
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY 7
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
FIREFLY 7
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DE KOEVEND ENTERPRISES INC
Address
PO BOX 117
City
FORT GARLAND
State / Zip Code
CO 81133-0117
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# DEN85FA196