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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 apply

0 ADs match the Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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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 1995

0 reports on Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19902
19921
19962
19971
19981
19993
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
VA3
CO2
ID2
NY2
AR1
CA1
FL1
IL1
NC1
NV1

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.
See the registered Balloon Works FIREFLY 8 aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N255361992Fort Garland, COApr 20, 2012
N25902—Front Royal, VAApr 16, 2018
N30922—Meridian, IDJun 14, 2023
N317W—Prairie Grove, ARAug 19, 2026
N3208G1996Yountville, CANov 15, 2012
N3269D1996Leakey, TXSep 4, 2003
N3691H—East Bend, NCNov 1, 2010
N7013U1999Endicott, NYJul 17, 2024
N7053Z1998Bridgewater, VAFeb 26, 2020
N70724—Front Royal, VAApr 16, 2018
N721041999Piedmont, OKMay 22, 2006
N722771999Wamsutter, WYJan 27, 2023
N777HB1997Maryland, NYMay 19, 1997
N9069D—Emmett, IDJun 19, 2026
N9070D1990Naples, FLSep 14, 2015
N90719—Minden, NVMay 21, 2023
N9074M—Fort Garland, COJul 16, 2015
N9091R1990Galesburg, ILApr 20, 2017

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