Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 accident near Flint, MI

On June 19, 1983, a Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 (balloon) was involved in an accident near Flint, MI. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
June 19, 1983
Place
Flint, MI
Aircraft
Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 · Balloon
Injuries
1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
43.010°N, 83.689°W
NTSB ID
20001214X43265

Conditions

Local time
12:15 AM
Light
Daylight
Weather
Visual (VMC)
Wind
20° at 8 kt
Visibility
14 mi
Cloud ceiling
25,000 ft

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