# N7414U: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: February 28, 2017
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=7414U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7414U

## Aircraft that carried N7414U

- [Cancelled 2017-02-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7414U-2017-02-28): Balloon Works FIREFLY 7, S/N F7-361, built 1987. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Smith Ryan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20RYAN%20D), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville)

## NTSB investigations on N7414U (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW96LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA361), Aug 24, 1996: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N7414U), Rio Rancho, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. The variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI70AC083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70AC083), May 18, 1970: Boeing 727 (N7414U), Chicago, IL, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N7414U (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19960824025849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960824025849A), Aug 24, 1996: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N7414U), Rio Rancho, NM, Substantial damage. Flying low tried too late to burn and climb over powerlines, saw error. Pulled vent. Hit wires. Leaky bag. (-23) Mr. Charleton was ground tracking, misjudged…
- [Incident 19801020075449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801020075449I), Oct 20, 1980: Boeing 72722C (N7414U), Indianapolis, IN. Engine shut down due to rough operation. Found aft turbine damage, engine changed.

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