Balloon Works FIREFLY 8
18 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1990–1999. Most are registered in VA, CO and ID.
- Registered today
- 18
- Years built
- 1990–1999
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 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.
Watch new ADs for the Balloon Works FIREFLY 8
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 6
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 6, 2016Damage not reported · serious injuries · Northwood, NHN317W
- Sep 17, 2011Damage not reported · serious injuries · Mingo, IAN3181A
- Aug 6, 2000Minor damage · serious injuries · Tulsa, OKN9091R
- Feb 6, 1999Destroyed · none injuries · Beech Island, SCN32877
- Jun 5, 1994Substantial damage · serious injuries · Acton, CAN9084D
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1990 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 8 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 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.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Balloon
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
FIREFLY 8 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N25536 | 1992 | Fort Garland, CO | Apr 20, 2012 |
| N25902 | — | Front Royal, VA | Apr 16, 2018 |
| N30922 | — | Meridian, ID | Jun 14, 2023 |
| N317W | — | Prairie Grove, AR | Aug 19, 2026 |
| N3208G | 1996 | Yountville, CA | Nov 15, 2012 |
| N3269D | 1996 | Leakey, TX | Sep 4, 2003 |
| N3691H | — | East Bend, NC | Nov 1, 2010 |
| N7013U | 1999 | Endicott, NY | Jul 17, 2024 |
| N7053Z | 1998 | Bridgewater, VA | Feb 26, 2020 |
| N70724 | — | Front Royal, VA | Apr 16, 2018 |
| N72104 | 1999 | Piedmont, OK | May 22, 2006 |
| N72277 | 1999 | Wamsutter, WY | Jan 27, 2023 |
| N777HB | 1997 | Maryland, NY | May 19, 1997 |
| N9069D | — | Emmett, ID | Jun 19, 2026 |
| N9070D | 1990 | Naples, FL | Sep 14, 2015 |
| N90719 | — | Minden, NV | May 21, 2023 |
| N9074M | — | Fort Garland, CO | Jul 16, 2015 |
| N9091R | 1990 | Galesburg, IL | Apr 20, 2017 |