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N4049Y

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1979 Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 · NONE

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Cancelled: March 7, 2013
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, pending cancellation
Serial number: 7926
Year built: 1979
Type: Balloon
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard, balloon
Airworthiness date: July 9, 1979
Last registry action: January 6, 1989
Mode S code: A4BF27
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Huntsville, AL
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelBalloon Works FIREFLY 7TCDS A14SO · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine 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 N4049Y and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL85LLT07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFranklin, TNThe plt noticed a power line extending across the field he had selected for landing at which time air was released from the envelope for an emergency descent. As the basket touched down, the envelope drifted into the line. A passenger was seriously injuried…May 8, 1985 · Minor damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N4049Y and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19850508022359ALevel Off Touchdown · Franklin, TNSaw wire across field and released air for emergency descent. Envelope drifted into powerline. Passenger shocked.May 8, 1985 · Minor damage