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N1537D

Cancelled 2012

Deregistered aircraft · 1980 Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 · NONE

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Cancelled: June 27, 2012
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
Serial number: 10182
Year built: 1980
Type: Balloon
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date: June 2, 1980
Last registry action: July 10, 1991
Mode S code: A0D8A5
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Evanston, IL
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelBalloon Works FIREFLY 7TCDS 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 N1537D and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI84LA260Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeneva, ILThe Balloon descended in an area of thunderstorms and turbulence and collided with trees. The plt said the Balloon 'caved in' and descended rapidly. The plts husband and a passenger revealed that the Balloon was 'vented' by the plt to land before reaching a…Jun 24, 1984 · Minor damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N1537D and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19840623026129ADescent · Gene, ILEncountered sudden strong winds. Deflated balloon too fast causing a rapid descent into trees. Buildups in area.Jun 23, 1984 · Minor damage