Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8
12 Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 2001–2010. Most are registered in NC, CO and FL.
- Registered today
- 12
- Years built
- 2001–2010
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Firefly Balloons INC 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 Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 16, 2012Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Fitzgerald, GAN14643
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 2001 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Firefly Balloons INC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N15113 | 2001 | Boulder, CO | Apr 24, 2001 |
| N1521A | 2008 | Albuquerque, NM | May 3, 2012 |
| N1523L | 2002 | Burlington, NC | Apr 9, 2003 |
| N1526L | 2003 | Monticello, IL | Feb 27, 2021 |
| N1526Y | 2010 | Travelers Rest, SC | Nov 1, 2024 |
| N1647J | — | Monroe, NC | Aug 12, 2026 |
| N20586 | — | Kannapolis, NC | Jan 28, 2020 |
| N20796 | 2006 | Colorado Springs, CO | Jul 25, 2006 |
| N2189S | 2005 | Worthington, MA | May 25, 2005 |
| N2212C | 2005 | Munnsville, NY | Mar 8, 2012 |
| N53WH | 2005 | Ashland, MO | Sep 24, 2008 |
| N999KG | 2005 | Orange City, FL | May 16, 2018 |