Summary
On January 13, 2024, a Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N2582U) was involved in an accident near Albany, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach in a high wind condition.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2582U.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach in a high wind condition.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA093