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N40458

Not registered

N-number · 2 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 2
Last cancelled: April 17, 2013

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N40458 · 2

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N40458 now.

2013Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 · S/N 7897Cancelled Apr 17, 2013 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 1979 · Walsh Arthur J, Colorado Springs, CO 1973Piper PA-23-250 (6PCLM) · S/N 27-7305174Cancelled Sep 18, 1973 · Exported to Senegal · Walter Moody, Lock Haven, PA

NTSB investigations on N40458 · 2

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB DEN87LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Colo. Springs, COThe Balloon attempted a normal landing. The instructor plt diverted his attention while the student plt allowed the envelope to cool excessively. This gave a high rate of descent and the Balloon made a hard landing.Feb 11, 1987 · No damage NTSB DEN79DTE68Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBalloon WKS Fire 7 · Firestone, COJul 29, 1979 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N40458 · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19870211002589ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Colorado Spring, COThe balloon landed hard, breaking instructors ankle. Balloon became too cool during descent.Feb 11, 1987 Accident 19790729020279ABalwks FIREFLY7 · Firestone, COMade hard landing in strong gusty wind. Envelope hit fence.Jul 29, 1979 · Substantial damage