Balloon Works FIREFLY 7

FAA incident reports · 152

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Accident 20170224005499ABalloon Works Firefly 7 · Statesville, NCOn 2/24/17 at approximately 1705 EST, the instructor and student pilot departed on a VFR flight in a firefly 7 Balloon, N7423D with the intent to practice landings. The winds were reported as 220 degrees at 3 knots on the surface. 15 Minutes into the flight,…Feb 24, 2017 · N7423D · No damageIncident 20080927850689IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Prosser, WA(-23) While in cruise, tracking south to north, approximatelly 2 NM north of Prosser Airport at an estimated altitude of 400 to 500 feet, the pilot switched propane fuel tanks. The next demand for flame (power) from the new tank provided inadequate flame due…Sep 27, 2008 · N7125C · No damageAccident 20071015829919ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Hampstead, NH(-23) N7408G, hot air balloon, was traveling over Hampstead, NH when winds became gusty. Pilot decided to land in a field for precautionary reasons. Balloon touched down hard. No damage to aircraft, but two people were injured. One woman sustained a broken…Oct 15, 2007 · N7408G · No damageIncident 19990828025979IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Huntsville, UT(-23) The pilot was flying his balloon, when stormy weather moved into the area. He decided to land his balloon when a downdraft forced his balloon into the top of a telephone pole. No injuries.Aug 28, 1999 · N3610R · Minor damageAccident 19990523021549ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Gasburg, VAOn may 23, 1999, about 0710 eastern daylight time, a balloon works, firefly-7, N9070T, was not damaged while landing in a field near Gasburg, Virginia. The certificated pilot and one passenger were not injured. A second passenger was seriously injured. Visual…May 23, 1999 · N9070TAccident 19981008037749ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NM(.19)On October 8, 1998, approximately 1000 mountain daylight time, a balloon works firefly-7, N36609, was not damaged when it collided with terrain at fiesta park, near Albuquerque, mew Mexico. The private pilot and one of the two passenger aboard were not…Oct 8, 1998 · N36609Accident 19980829032059ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Freehold, NJ(-23) Upon landing on passenger stepped on the other passengers foot resulting in a broken bone. See attached. (.4) according to the pilot, he had set up to land the balloon in a large field, but the wind shifted so he decided to land in a smaller field.…Aug 29, 1998 · N9067FIncident 19980503020429IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Las Vegas, NVStudent landing balloon pilot never took control. Wind pushed balloon into wall and residence.May 3, 1998 · N36942Accident 19970708017639ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Columbia, MOStruck power lines landing. Blamed windshift or downdraft.Jul 8, 1997 · N1527B · Substantial damageAccident 19960824025849ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Rio Rancho, NMFlying low tried too late to burn and climb over powerlines, saw error. Pulled vent. Hit wires. Leaky bag. (-23) Mr. Charleton was ground tracking, misjudged powerlines, attempted to go over the powerlines, realized he was not going to make it, pulled the top…Aug 24, 1996 · N7414U · Substantial damageIncident 19960619034079IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Stanley, KSNarrative: on June 19, 1996, Mr. Andrew lewis sherman operated balloon works firefly 7, hot air balloon, N7109D, as pilot in command on a passenger flight, not for compensation or hire, from belton, Missouri, to a point near Stanley, Kansas. At approximately…Jun 19, 1996 · N7109DIncident 19951009036869IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NMNarrative: on October 9, 1995, at approximately 08:30 MST, balloon N74063, a firefly 7, with a pilot and two pax on board, lifted off of the kodak international balloon fiesta (air show) field, Albuquerque, NM. The balloon pleasure flight ended when it landed…Oct 9, 1995 · N74063Accident 19950902049599ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Coloradosprings, CO(-16) During a high wind landing, the gondola hit first on a corner, throwing the passenger off balance, breaking his leg. Pilot and aircraft were properly certificated and current. FAA inspector interviewed pilot and found all applicable procedures were…Sep 2, 1995 · N90555 · No damageAccident 19950806048689AN3716G · Endicott, NY(-16) Pilot was landing a balloon south of rt. 17 near the city of Endicott, NY. Aircraft was crossing rt. 17 at a low altitude when it hit a tractor trailor on the highway. The pilot was thrown out and the balloon control was taken over by brian donnelly who…Aug 6, 1995 · N3716G · Minor damageAccident 19950708017179ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Littleton, COBasket tipped over landing. Trapped pilots arm under basket. Fractured same. Failed to hold and brace for landing.Jul 8, 1995 · N2232HAccident 19941029048889ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Nashua, NHBalloon basket tipped over landing. One passenger fell and broke her foot. Appears not assuming proper position.Oct 29, 1994 · N4070SIncident 19940228008639IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Corrales, NMPilot riped out and landed under power line while attempting to land in open field, between houses.Feb 28, 1994 · N3723KIncident 19931016048289IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Phoenix, AZPilot flew hot air balloon 6 to 8 feet over highway impendng auto traffic in violation of state traffice laws.Oct 16, 1993 · N3723BAccident 19931009038359ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NMDowndraft and turbulence on balloon festival flight. Tried burn to stop descent. Balloon collapsed. Hit powerline.Oct 9, 1993 · N4058A · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19930829033969IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Paducah, KYEncountered gust of wind while landing. Balloon dragged over obstacle. Minor injury to passenger.Aug 29, 1993 · N2303H · Minor damageIncident 19930821029899IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Remington, VABasket hit hard and turned over on landing. Pilot reported wind was 10 knots when she tried to land.Aug 21, 1993 · N4052JIncident 19930716035649IBalwks FIREFLY8B · Fort Wayne, INBalloon struck a van in parking lot during a takeoff launch at fairgrounds.Jul 16, 1993 · N9051H · Minor damageAccident 19930612020829ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Salida, CACollided with a fence during a high wind landing.Jun 12, 1993 · N71145 · Minor damageIncident 19920411014659IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Forest, VADue to increasing ground speed pilot elected to land. Hit powerlines on approach. Came to rest on ground.Apr 11, 1992 · N90184 · Minor damageAccident 19911019047069ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Webster, NHLow on fuel contacted powerline on landing. Ground man electrocuted grabbing basket. Temp probe line was conductor.Oct 19, 1991 · N4051L · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19910907038629ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Altoona, IALaunched into brisk winds that increased after takeoff. Made hard landing tipping over basket. Passenger injured.Sep 7, 1991 · N4055TIncident 19910810038289IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Van Wert, OHPilot descending with intent to land. Saw utility lines and vented rapidly to avoid. Envelope hit wires.Aug 10, 1991 · N9070G · Minor damageIncident 19910728030159IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Charlestown, RIAs balloon touched down a gust dragged envelope over high tension wire. Envelope caught fire .Jul 28, 1991 · N90406 · Minor damageIncident 19910427026841IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Louisville, KYBalloon descended into drop zone and collided with a balloon in level flight. Came in from above and behind.Apr 27, 1991 · N9071MIncident 19901027058559IBalwks FIREFLY7 · San Antonio, TXBalloon contacted powerline on approach to field. Exited basket. Envelope and basket caught fire.Oct 27, 1990 · N4050T · Substantial damageIncident 19900915048151IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Creston, IAPilot climbed balloon into basket of N9019V. Both were able to recover and land safely.Sep 15, 1990 · N3721G · Minor damageIncident 19900908048121IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Altoona, IAWhile ascending,another balloon,N5566S,inflated and penetrated its path. Snagged other envelope.Sep 8, 1990 · N71038Incident 19900907038689IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Archers Lodge, NCWind gust blew balloon into electrical wires after landing. Shut off burner and exited. Later a fire destroyed it.Sep 7, 1990 · N90191 · Substantial damageIncident 19900904053479IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Carmel, INBalloon descended onto a residence. Pilot stated pilot light went out on approach and rate of descent increased.Sep 4, 1990 · N90601Incident 19900612057459IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Penobscot Bay, MEFuel exhaustion. Balloon was forced to land in the ocean. Did not have any floatation equipment on board.Jun 12, 1990 · N4060D · Minor damageIncident 19900610035919IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Cazenovia, NYOn landing eased balloon into trees to slow approach. Passengers hand brushed by branch.Jun 10, 1990 · N3658KAccident 19891125050159ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Sun City, AZCollided with an unseen powerline while landing on a dry river bed. High voltage injured balloon and student.Nov 25, 1989 · N4058F · Substantial damageAccident 19891119066292ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Las Vegas, NVOn ribbon race other balloon N5701Y rose abruptly ripped ten foot hole in bag of N4070W. Landed with minor injury.Nov 19, 1989 · N4070W · Substantial damageIncident 19891013055349IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NMBalloon becalmed over trees along river. Precautionary landing in 50 foot trees. Envelope damaged.Oct 13, 1989 · N4058A · Minor damageAccident 19890808029949ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Indianola, IAEncountered windshear on ascent that carried balloon into collision with a cable tv tower. Gondola fell to ground.Aug 8, 1989 · N2210H · Substantial damageIncident 19881204064229IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Highlands Ranch, COBalloon rebounded on a high wind landing. Passenger stiffened legs and broke a heel bone on second landing.Dec 4, 1988 · N3746EAccident 19881004044269ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NMWhile landing the passenger jumped out prior to touchdown. Balloon rose and drifted into a house. No time to reheatOct 4, 1988 · N3678E · Substantial damageIncident 19881002064899IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Batavia, OHProblem with landing approach due to weather. Balloon envelope snagged in trees. Basket fell into residential pool.Oct 2, 1988 · N3710P · Minor damageIncident 19880914064439IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Madiera, OHChose to land in wooded area when unable to find clearing. Low on fuel. Trees caused minor damage to envelope.Sep 14, 1988 · N1522W · Minor damageIncident 19880911058141IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Reno, NVStated ascending to avoid balloon passing below. Hit unseen 28110 descending above. Damaged envelope. Landed okay.Sep 11, 1988 · N4044Y · Minor damageAccident 19880718027149ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Saltsburg, PAUnforecast wind and turbulence caused balloon panels to rip off and an uncontrolled descent into trees.Jul 18, 1988 · N1534W · Substantial damageIncident 19880530038739IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Madera, CABalloon encountered downdraft which PIC stated unable to overcome. Touched powerlines interrupting service briefly.May 30, 1988 · N37008Accident 19880514022829ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Red Creek, NYGround crewman failed to get off basket until in the air then jumped and was injured. Failed to hear liftoff call.May 14, 1988 · N1502KIncident 19880227041759IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Mesquite, TXDuring descent, the free air balloon came in contact with a powerline. No damage or injuries.Feb 27, 1988 · N2188HIncident 19880207020199IBalwks FIREFLY7 · Clearwater, KSFlew too low over feed lot. Stampeded cattle with engine burn at low altitude. Property damage.Feb 7, 1988 · N1539S
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