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N2053D

Cancelled 2018
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Deregistered aircraft · 2006 Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 8B-15 · NONE

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Cancelled
February 5, 2018
Status when cancelled
Third renewal notice
Serial number
F8B-2088
Year built
2006
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date
February 13, 2006
Certificate issued
July 18, 2006
Last registry action
August 19, 2014
Mode S code
A1A75B
Owner when cancelled
Dowling Edward J
Location
Lincoln, IL
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelFirefly Balloons FIREFLY 8B-15TCDS A14SO · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine 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 N2053D and the event date: after December 2, 2002, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI08CA281Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpringfield, ILThe failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions by not steadying herself during the landing.Sep 11, 2008 · No damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2053D and the event date: after December 2, 2002, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20080910850299ALanding · Springfield, IL(-23) During a normal landing, one passenger failed to hold on tightly and she lost her balance and fell against another elderly passenger, causing her to fall and break both of her legs. The pilot had instructed the passengers to hold on during landing.Sep 10, 2008 · No damage

Other aircraft with N2053D · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N2053D now.

2002Beech D18S · S/N A-947Cancelled Dec 2, 2002 · Second triennial mailing, no response · Built 1953 · Kindblade Stanley J, Anchorage, AK