# FAA incident reports: Balloon Works FIREFLY 7

A list on [Balloon Works FIREFLY 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Accident 20170224005499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170224005499A.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Statesville, NC · Feb 24, 2017 · N7423D · No damage
  > On 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,…
- [Incident 20080927850689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080927850689I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Prosser, WA · Sep 27, 2008 · N7125C · No damage
  > (-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…
- [Accident 20071015829919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071015829919A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Hampstead, NH · Oct 15, 2007 · N7408G · No damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 19990828025979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990828025979I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Huntsville, UT · Aug 28, 1999 · N3610R · Minor damage
  > (-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.
- [Accident 19990523021549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990523021549A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Gasburg, VA · May 23, 1999 · N9070T
  > On 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…
- [Accident 19981008037749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981008037749A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NM · Oct 8, 1998 · N36609
  > (.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…
- [Accident 19980829032059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980829032059A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Freehold, NJ · Aug 29, 1998 · N9067F
  > (-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.…
- [Incident 19980503020429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980503020429I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Las Vegas, NV · May 3, 1998 · N36942
  > Student landing balloon pilot never took control. Wind pushed balloon into wall and residence.
- [Accident 19970708017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970708017639A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Columbia, MO · Jul 8, 1997 · N1527B · Substantial damage
  > Struck power lines landing. Blamed windshift or downdraft.
- [Accident 19960824025849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960824025849A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Rio Rancho, NM · Aug 24, 1996 · N7414U · Substantial damage
  > Flying 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…
- [Incident 19960619034079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960619034079I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Stanley, KS · Jun 19, 1996 · N7109D
  > Narrative: 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…
- [Incident 19951009036869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951009036869I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NM · Oct 9, 1995 · N74063
  > Narrative: 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…
- [Accident 19950902049599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950902049599A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Coloradosprings, CO · Sep 2, 1995 · N90555 · No damage
  > (-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…
- [Accident 19950806048689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950806048689A.md): N3716G · Endicott, NY · Aug 6, 1995 · N3716G · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Accident 19950708017179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950708017179A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Littleton, CO · Jul 8, 1995 · N2232H
  > Basket tipped over landing. Trapped pilots arm under basket. Fractured same. Failed to hold and brace for landing.
- [Accident 19941029048889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941029048889A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Nashua, NH · Oct 29, 1994 · N4070S
  > Balloon basket tipped over landing. One passenger fell and broke her foot. Appears not assuming proper position.
- [Incident 19940228008639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940228008639I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Corrales, NM · Feb 28, 1994 · N3723K
  > Pilot riped out and landed under power line while attempting to land in open field, between houses.
- [Incident 19931016048289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931016048289I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Phoenix, AZ · Oct 16, 1993 · N3723B
  > Pilot flew hot air balloon 6 to 8 feet over highway impendng auto traffic in violation of state traffice laws.
- [Accident 19931009038359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931009038359A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NM · Oct 9, 1993 · N4058A · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Downdraft and turbulence on balloon festival flight. Tried burn to stop descent. Balloon collapsed. Hit powerline.
- [Incident 19930829033969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930829033969I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Paducah, KY · Aug 29, 1993 · N2303H · Minor damage
  > Encountered gust of wind while landing. Balloon dragged over obstacle. Minor injury to passenger.
- [Incident 19930821029899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930821029899I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Remington, VA · Aug 21, 1993 · N4052J
  > Basket hit hard and turned over on landing. Pilot reported wind was 10 knots when she tried to land.
- [Incident 19930716035649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930716035649I.md): Balwks FIREFLY8B · Fort Wayne, IN · Jul 16, 1993 · N9051H · Minor damage
  > Balloon struck a van in parking lot during a takeoff launch at fairgrounds.
- [Accident 19930612020829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930612020829A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Salida, CA · Jun 12, 1993 · N71145 · Minor damage
  > Collided with a fence during a high wind landing.
- [Incident 19920411014659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920411014659I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Forest, VA · Apr 11, 1992 · N90184 · Minor damage
  > Due to increasing ground speed pilot elected to land. Hit powerlines on approach. Came to rest on ground.
- [Accident 19911019047069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911019047069A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Webster, NH · Oct 19, 1991 · N4051L · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
  > Low on fuel contacted powerline on landing. Ground man electrocuted grabbing basket. Temp probe line was conductor.
- [Accident 19910907038629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910907038629A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Altoona, IA · Sep 7, 1991 · N4055T
  > Launched into brisk winds that increased after takeoff. Made hard landing tipping over basket. Passenger injured.
- [Incident 19910810038289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910810038289I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Van Wert, OH · Aug 10, 1991 · N9070G · Minor damage
  > Pilot descending with intent to land. Saw utility lines and vented rapidly to avoid. Envelope hit wires.
- [Incident 19910728030159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910728030159I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Charlestown, RI · Jul 28, 1991 · N90406 · Minor damage
  > As balloon touched down a gust dragged envelope over high tension wire. Envelope caught fire.
- [Incident 19910427026841I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910427026841I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Louisville, KY · Apr 27, 1991 · N9071M
  > Balloon descended into drop zone and collided with a balloon in level flight. Came in from above and behind.
- [Incident 19901027058559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901027058559I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · San Antonio, TX · Oct 27, 1990 · N4050T · Substantial damage
  > Balloon contacted powerline on approach to field. Exited basket. Envelope and basket caught fire.
- [Incident 19900915048151I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900915048151I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Creston, IA · Sep 15, 1990 · N3721G · Minor damage
  > Pilot climbed balloon into basket of N9019V. Both were able to recover and land safely.
- [Incident 19900908048121I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900908048121I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Altoona, IA · Sep 8, 1990 · N71038
  > While ascending,another balloon,N5566S,inflated and penetrated its path. Snagged other envelope.
- [Incident 19900907038689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900907038689I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Archers Lodge, NC · Sep 7, 1990 · N90191 · Substantial damage
  > Wind gust blew balloon into electrical wires after landing. Shut off burner and exited. Later a fire destroyed it.
- [Incident 19900904053479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900904053479I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Carmel, IN · Sep 4, 1990 · N90601
  > Balloon descended onto a residence. Pilot stated pilot light went out on approach and rate of descent increased.
- [Incident 19900612057459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900612057459I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Penobscot Bay, ME · Jun 12, 1990 · N4060D · Minor damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Balloon was forced to land in the ocean. Did not have any floatation equipment on board.
- [Incident 19900610035919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900610035919I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Cazenovia, NY · Jun 10, 1990 · N3658K
  > On landing eased balloon into trees to slow approach. Passengers hand brushed by branch.
- [Accident 19891125050159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891125050159A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Sun City, AZ · Nov 25, 1989 · N4058F · Substantial damage
  > Collided with an unseen powerline while landing on a dry river bed. High voltage injured balloon and student.
- [Accident 19891119066292A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891119066292A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Las Vegas, NV · Nov 19, 1989 · N4070W · Substantial damage
  > On ribbon race other balloon N5701Y rose abruptly ripped ten foot hole in bag of N4070W. Landed with minor injury.
- [Incident 19891013055349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891013055349I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NM · Oct 13, 1989 · N4058A · Minor damage
  > Balloon becalmed over trees along river. Precautionary landing in 50 foot trees. Envelope damaged.
- [Accident 19890808029949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890808029949A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Indianola, IA · Aug 8, 1989 · N2210H · Substantial damage
  > Encountered windshear on ascent that carried balloon into collision with a cable tv tower. Gondola fell to ground.
- [Incident 19881204064229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881204064229I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Highlands Ranch, CO · Dec 4, 1988 · N3746E
  > Balloon rebounded on a high wind landing. Passenger stiffened legs and broke a heel bone on second landing.
- [Accident 19881004044269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881004044269A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Albuquerque, NM · Oct 4, 1988 · N3678E · Substantial damage
  > While landing the passenger jumped out prior to touchdown. Balloon rose and drifted into a house. No time to reheat
- [Incident 19881002064899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881002064899I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Batavia, OH · Oct 2, 1988 · N3710P · Minor damage
  > Problem with landing approach due to weather. Balloon envelope snagged in trees. Basket fell into residential pool.
- [Incident 19880914064439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880914064439I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Madiera, OH · Sep 14, 1988 · N1522W · Minor damage
  > Chose to land in wooded area when unable to find clearing. Low on fuel. Trees caused minor damage to envelope.
- [Incident 19880911058141I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880911058141I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Reno, NV · Sep 11, 1988 · N4044Y · Minor damage
  > Stated ascending to avoid balloon passing below. Hit unseen 28110 descending above. Damaged envelope. Landed okay.
- [Accident 19880718027149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880718027149A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Saltsburg, PA · Jul 18, 1988 · N1534W · Substantial damage
  > Unforecast wind and turbulence caused balloon panels to rip off and an uncontrolled descent into trees.
- [Incident 19880530038739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880530038739I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Madera, CA · May 30, 1988 · N37008
  > Balloon encountered downdraft which PIC stated unable to overcome. Touched powerlines interrupting service briefly.
- [Accident 19880514022829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880514022829A.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Red Creek, NY · May 14, 1988 · N1502K
  > Ground crewman failed to get off basket until in the air then jumped and was injured. Failed to hear liftoff call.
- [Incident 19880227041759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880227041759I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Mesquite, TX · Feb 27, 1988 · N2188H
  > During descent, the free air balloon came in contact with a powerline. No damage or injuries.
- [Incident 19880207020199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880207020199I.md): Balwks FIREFLY7 · Clearwater, KS · Feb 7, 1988 · N1539S
  > Flew too low over feed lot. Stampeded cattle with engine burn at low altitude. Property damage.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1050100')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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