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Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B

12 Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1977–1987. Most are registered in NC, IA and NY.

Registered today
12
Years built
1977–1987

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
4
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
3
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 5, 1989Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Baton Rouge, LAN27113
  • Nov 17, 1985Substantial damage · minor injuries · Englewood, CO
  • Jul 16, 1985Substantial damage · serious injuries · Battle Creek, MI
  • Apr 8, 1984Damage not reported · serious injuries · Prescott Valley, AZN2014F

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19771
19782
19812
19831
19841
19871
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
NC3
IA2
NY2
CT1
FL1
OK1
PA1
WY1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Balloon
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
67 mph

FIREFLY 6B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1533G—Westville, FLOct 26, 2021
N1538A—Raleigh, NCApr 12, 2023
N2039H1981Maryland, NYAug 11, 2010
N3738H1983Pittsburgh, PADec 7, 1984
N3764F1984Carlisle, IAMay 17, 2016
N403711978Oklahoma City, OKOct 10, 1989
N4038R1978Carlisle, IAJan 16, 2014
N4052T1981Burlington, NCApr 14, 2017
N40585—Casper, WYJul 12, 2018
N7115H1987Hurdle Mills, NCApr 3, 2008
N8039H1977Clinton Corners, NYApr 1, 1996
N9075F—Cromwell, CTAug 1, 2026

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