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N2585Z

Cancelled 2017
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Deregistered aircraft · 1995 Balloon Works FIREFLY 11 · NONE

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Cancelled
March 21, 2017
Status when cancelled
Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number
F11-004
Year built
1995
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date
February 23, 1995
Certificate issued
April 29, 1995
Last registry action
August 22, 2007
Mode S code
A27855
Owner when cancelled
Skysurfer Balloon Co Inc
Location
Del Mar, CA
Owner type
Corporation
Airframe modelBalloon Works FIREFLY 11TCDS 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 N2585Z and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB LAX98LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRancho Bernardo, CAThe pilot's intentional flight in high wind conditions and his improper in-flight planning.Oct 11, 1997 · Minor damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N2585Z and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19971010045219ALevel Off Touchdown · Rancho Bernardo, CAThe pilot and 10 passengers departed for a scenic late after noon flight. The takeoff occurred in wind conditions near the FAA demostrated 7 knot maximum speed (for landing). And at a time when local airports reported 10 knots surface winds. For several…Oct 10, 1997 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

SDR 95ZZZX4427Vent Flap · tornROTATION VENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE MAKE THEM VERY INEFFECTIVE WHEN TRYING TO ROTATE THE BALLOON IN FLIGHT TO ALIGN THE BASKET PROPERLY FOR LANDING. THIS CAUSES THE PILOT TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN OPERATING THE VENTS. THE STRESS ON TJun 26, 1995 · N2585Z · Balwks FIREFLY11 · Balloon Reports