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N1509W

Cancelled 2012
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Deregistered aircraft · 1982 Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 · NONE

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Cancelled
June 27, 2012
Status when cancelled
Sale reported, canceled
Serial number
11188
Year built
1982
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date
February 11, 1983
Last registry action
August 29, 1995
Mode S code
A0CDD7
Owner when cancelled
Sale Reported
Location
Mound, MN
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelBalloon Works FIREFLY 8-24TCDS A14SO · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelNONENone

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 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 N1509W and the event date: after February 5, 1975, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI83LA310Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHamel, MNDuring flt, the plt used fuel from 2 of 4 propane tanks, then switched to the 2nd 2 tanks & started a descent. At aprx 300 ft AGL, he tried to start the burner, but could not get a light because the pilot light was out. He attempted to manually relight the…Jul 13, 1983 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N1509W and the event date: after February 5, 1975, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19830713037029AFinal Approach · Hamel, MNAccidently turned off pilot light while turning a valve. Unable relight for landing. Basket hit a tractor and fenceJul 13, 1983 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N1509W · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N1509W now.

1975Boeing 707-347C · S/N 20318Cancelled Feb 5, 1975 · Boeing Co, Seattle, WA