# N9079M: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 4
- Last cancelled: August 29, 2011
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9079M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9079M

## Aircraft that carried N9079M

- [Cancelled 2011-08-29](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9079M-2011-08-29): Cessna 182T, S/N 18282283. Exported to Poland. Owner: [Globe Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLOBE%20AERO%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland)
- [Cancelled 2007-01-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9079M-2007-01-30): Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15, S/N F7-743, built 1991. Owner: [Sarratt Robert F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SARRATT%20ROBERT%20F), [Rock Hill, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Rock%20Hill)
- [Cancelled 1971-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9079M-1971-09-20): Cessna 180H, S/N 18052179. Owner: [Ocean Protein Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCEAN%20PROTEIN%20INC), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette)
- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9079M-undated): Robinson Helicopter R22, S/N 0049

## NTSB investigations on N9079M (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA042), Dec 5, 1993: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N9079M), Pratt, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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 NYC82FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA053), Mar 12, 1982: Robinson R22 (N9079M), Spangler, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC81FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA076), Jul 29, 1981: Robinson R22 (N9079M), Summit Twp, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72AF005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF005), Jul 19, 1971: Cessna 180H (N9079M), Houma, LA, destroyed, 2 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports on N9079M (5)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19940219008709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940219008709I), Feb 19, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N9079M), Beatrice, NE, Substantial damage. Strong winds aloft. Forced landing in field. Tried to deflate envelope. Winds blew balloon into barbed wire fence.
- [Accident 19931205046059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931205046059A), Dec 5, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N9079M), Pratt, KS, Substantial damage. Trying for balloon distance flight encountered severe downdraft and surface wind. Dragged into powerline landing.
- [Accident 19820312003899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820312003899A), Mar 12, 1982: Robsin R22 (N9079M), Spangler, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Rotor blades struck a crossing powerline that was being patrolled. Vertical 80 feet drop demolished helicopter.
- [Accident 19810729046069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810729046069A), Jul 29, 1981: Robsin R22 (N9079M), Summit Township, PA, Substantial damage. Drifted into parked auto on takeoff hover. Dual controls blocked by camera equipment in lap of cameraman.
- [Incident 19810504035059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810504035059I), May 4, 1981: Robsin R22 (N9079M), Mayville, NY, Substantial damage. Overspeed failure caused by passenger accidently pushing throttle full open.

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