Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24
5 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1976–1988.
- Registered today
- 5
- Years built
- 1976–1988
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 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 8-24
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 13
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 3
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 6, 1997Damage not reported · serious injuries · Albuquerque, NMN74056
- Aug 23, 1994Damage not reported · serious injuries · Sedona, AZN90299
- Nov 26, 1990Minor damage · serious injuries · Poway, CA
- Feb 14, 1989Substantial damage · none injuries · Telluride, CO
- Jan 1, 1988Substantial damage · serious injuries · Phoenix, AZN74169
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- hose1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1976 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 13 NTSB events since 1982 involve Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 airframes since 1995. 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
- Cruising speed
- 60 mph