Summary
On July 02, 1983, a Balloon Works FIRE FLY 7 (N1531N) was involved in an accident near Ellsworth, KS. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC83LA140. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1531N.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, July 2, 1983
NTSB Number
MKC83LA140
Location
ELLSWORTH, KS
Event ID
20001214X43870
Coordinates
38.730510, -98.220481
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
FIRE FLY 7
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SKACH BRUCE A
Address
1308 DONNELL
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67216
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# MKC83LA140