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N7420S

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Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B · NONE

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Registered owners
Williams Mark GWilliams Rebecca J
Location
Longmont, CO
Owner type
Co-owned
Serial number
F8B-044
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date
February 13, 1986
Certificate issued
May 19, 2017
Expires
May 31, 2027
Mode S code
A9FC61
Balloon Works FIREFLY 8BAirframe model · 1 seat · 37 registeredTCDS A14SOAirframe · Balloon Works FIREFLY 8BEngine modelNONE

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

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1976In forceSuperseded2026

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Advisory, not mandatory.

NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB DEN88LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFort Collins, COThis Balloon flt was part of a rally. The flt departed from a stadium, climbed to 500' and then made a controlled descent and landing. After the next takeoff and climb to about 125' when the burner was turned off the plt noticed that fuel was not flowing to…Jul 4, 1988 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 19880704027059ALevel Off Touchdown · Ft Collins, COAccidently bumped pilot light switch to off as PIC turned off burner. On descent,vented to avoid wires. Hit ground.Jul 4, 1988 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N7420SGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Balloon Works FIREFLY 8B aircraft

STCs that may be installed · 20

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