NONE · BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7-15 · 1993-12-05 · PRATT, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI94LA042
Event ID
20001211X13829
Type
Accident
Date
1993-12-05
Location
PRATT, KS, USA
Coordinates
37.639141, -98.730407
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY 7-15
Registration
N9079M
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
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).