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N15369

Cancelled 2012

Deregistered aircraft · 1981 Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-B · NONE

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Cancelled: August 7, 2012
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 10238
Year built: 1981
Type: Balloon
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date: February 17, 1981
Certificate issued: July 14, 1981
Last registry action: July 15, 1993
Mode S code: A0D8A0
Owner when cancelled: Furr Don R
Location: Grandview, MO
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelBalloon Works FIREFLY 7-BTCDS A14SO · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine 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 N15369 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MKC86FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLee'S Summit, MOThe PIC stated that prior to liftoff, the Balloon was gyrating and instructed the gnd crew member to steady the Balloon by holding the rope. Just as the Balloon became steady the PIC initiated his takeoff. The PIC was aware of turbulence in the takeoff site…May 25, 1986 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N15369 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19860525019479ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Lees Summit, MOHigh wind takeoff. Drifted fast towards powerline. Tried climb but encountered down drafts. No test balloon used.May 25, 1986 · Substantial damage