Aircraft that carried N9079M · 4
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N9079M now.
NTSB investigations on N9079M · 4
Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.
NTSB CHI94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Pratt, KSThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's misjudged fuel consumption calculations and the weather (high winds).NTSB NYC82FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Spangler, PAThe helicopter struck a set of north-south powerlines while the pilot was patrolling a set of east-west powerlines. The powerlines being patrolled passed under the lines that were struck. The accident occurred over hilly, wooded terrain.NTSB NYC81FA076Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRobinson R22 · Summit Twp, PANTSB FTW72AF005Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 180H · Houma, LA
FAA incident reports on N9079M · 5
Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.
Incident 19940219008709IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Beatrice, NEStrong winds aloft. Forced landing in field. Tried to deflate envelope. Winds blew balloon into barbed wire fence.Accident 19931205046059ABalwks FIREFLY7B · Pratt, KSTrying for balloon distance flight encountered severe downdraft and surface wind. Dragged into powerline landing.Accident 19820312003899ARobsin R22 · Spangler, PARotor blades struck a crossing powerline that was being patrolled. Vertical 80 feet drop demolished helicopter.Accident 19810729046069ARobsin R22 · Summit Township, PADrifted into parked auto on takeoff hover. Dual controls blocked by camera equipment in lap of cameraman.Incident 19810504035059IRobsin R22 · Mayville, NYOverspeed failure caused by passenger accidently pushing throttle full open.