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N4048F

Cancelled 2014
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Deregistered aircraft · 1979 Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 · NONE

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Cancelled
October 6, 2014
Status when cancelled
Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number
7914
Year built
1979
Type
Balloon
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date
June 26, 1979
Certificate issued
February 2, 1989
Last registry action
February 4, 1998
Mode S code
A4BEF3
Owner when cancelled
Viitala William T
Location
Huntley, IL
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelBalloon Works FIREFLY 7TCDS 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 N4048F and the event date: after May 19, 1975, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI84LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBatavia, ILThe plt received a wx briefing before the flt. The 1950 surface observation reported winds from 090 deg at 4 KTS. During flt, the winds suddenly picked up & the plt attempted a landing. A rapid rate of descent developed & the balloon collided with trees…Jun 24, 1984 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4048F and the event date: after May 19, 1975, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19840623033669AFinal Approach · Batavia, ILStrong winds from cold front caused balloon to partially deflate and descend into trees. Forecast was light winds.Jun 23, 1984 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N4048F · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N4048F now.

1975Cessna 172 · S/N 36948Cancelled May 19, 1975 · Exported to Canada · Overlee Norman Et Al, Battle View, ND