Summary
On January 02, 1983, a Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B (N1511Y) was involved in an accident near Indianola, IA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard.
This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC83LA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1511Y.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, January 2, 1983
NTSB Number
MKC83LA051
Location
INDIANOLA, IA
Event ID
20001214X42064
Coordinates
41.359077, -93.560066
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY 7B
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
FIREFLY 7-B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WILDUNG MICHAEL P
Address
PO BOX 1001
City
NEWTON
State / Zip Code
IA 50208-1001
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# MKC83LA051