Summary
On July 13, 1983, a Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 (N1509W) was involved in an accident near Hamel, MN. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries, 4 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI83LA310. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1509W.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 13, 1983
NTSB Number
CHI83LA310
Location
HAMEL, MN
Event ID
20001214X43672
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
7
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY 8-24
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2976 HIGHLAND BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
MOUND
State / Zip Code
MN 55364
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# CHI83LA310