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N1501H

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 2001 Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 11B · NONE

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Cancelled: January 14, 2014
Exported to: Mexico
Status when cancelled: Sale reported
Serial number: F11B-2001
Year built: 2001
Type: Balloon
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date: June 6, 2001
Last registry action: November 1, 2013
Mode S code: A0CCB2
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Guanajuato, MX
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelFirefly Balloons FIREFLY 11BTCDS A14SO · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelNONENone

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N1501H and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX03LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYountville, CAA bystander was impaired by drugs and did not follow the pilot's directive to release the balloon as it began its ascent.Feb 25, 2003 · No damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N1501H and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20030225002879ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Yountville, CA(-23) During ground handling in preparation for "tethered" operations the balloon became airborne with one individual still holding on. The balloon ascended to an altitude between 200' & 500' AGL where the individual let go and fell to the ground.Feb 25, 2003 · 1 fatal