# Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1050118 - Manufacturer (registry): BALLOON WORKS - Model: FIREFLY 7-15 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd. - Registered aircraft: 157 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7-15 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2013-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-10): Hardware · Aeronaut Instruction Research Skysailor 105, Skysailor 90, 110C and 439 more. Effective Mar 19, 2013 - [AD 75-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-08): Throttle or Trigger Valves · McGrath, Michael D. A-60S, A-B, A50S and 41 more. Effective Apr 30, 1976 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-11-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-11-44): Fuel: Cylinder Strap Installation. Issued Jul 13, 2011 ## Registered aircraft (157, first 50) - [N13CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13CC): [Wagner Cameron B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAGNER%20CAMERON%20B), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1997, S/N F71018 - [N14CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14CC): [Cloud 9 Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOUD%209%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Rochester, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rochester), built 2000, S/N F7-1096 - [N1500X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1500X): [M Deeney Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/M%20DEENEY%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Monticello, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Monticello), built 2001, S/N F7-2001 - [N155DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155DW): [Lafountain Donald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAFOUNTAIN%20DONALD%20A), [Florence, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Florence), built 1997, S/N F71023 - [N192HH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N192HH): [Hager John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGER%20JOHN%20L), [Crestview, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Crestview), built 1992, S/N F7-781 - [N2007F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2007F): [Kirby Adam R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRBY%20ADAM%20R), [Scotts, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Scotts), built 1996, S/N F7-890 - [N2223H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2223H): [Swanson Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWANSON%20RICHARD), [Sandia Park, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Sandia%20Park), S/N F7-806 - [N2502K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2502K): [Clark Roger D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20ROGER%20D), [Greer, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greer), built 1991, S/N F7-764 - [N2517T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2517T): [James Steve W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20STEVE%20W), [Savannah, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Savannah), built 1992, S/N F7-766 - [N25214](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25214): [Gower Marshall L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOWER%20MARSHALL%20L), [Town Creek, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Town%20Creek), built 1992, S/N F7-767 - [N25272](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25272): [Cleary Robert A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEARY%20ROBERT%20A), [Ironton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Ironton), S/N F7-768 - [N2538K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2538K): [Keenan Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEENAN%20THOMAS), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1992, S/N F7-769 - [N2542J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2542J): [Bartsch Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTSCH%20THOMAS%20A), [Panguitch, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Panguitch), S/N F7-814 - [N2544U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2544U): [Sutter Denis M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTER%20DENIS%20M), [Hallsville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hallsville), built 1995, S/N F7-874 - [N2553H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2553H): [Brakeman David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAKEMAN%20DAVID%20M), [Decatur, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Decatur), built 1992, S/N F7-790 - [N2553K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2553K): [V1 Rotate LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/V1%20ROTATE%20LLC), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), S/N F7-793 - [N25588](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25588): [Cunningham Brian C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUNNINGHAM%20BRIAN%20C), [Thornton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Thornton), built 1992, S/N F7-786 - [N25616](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25616): [Irwin Patrick S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRWIN%20PATRICK%20S), [Lovelock, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Lovelock), built 1992, S/N F7-783 - [N25651](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25651): [Hyde Daniel C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYDE%20DANIEL%20C), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1992, S/N F7-798 - [N25654](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25654): [Sewell Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEWELL%20ROBERT%20M), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N F7-838 - [N25655](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25655): [Fitch Matthew F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FITCH%20MATTHEW%20F), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N F7-844 - [N2566K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2566K): [Bowman James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWMAN%20JAMES%20A), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1994, S/N F7-857 - [N25672](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25672): [Jennings Jay A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENNINGS%20JAY%20A), [San Ramon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Ramon), S/N F7-808 - [N2568K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2568K): [I-Review Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/I-REVIEW%20CORP), [Galesburg, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Galesburg), S/N F7-873 - [N25711](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25711): [Russell Luke S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20LUKE%20S), [North Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/North%20Canton), S/N F7-850 - [N25714](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25714): [Reed David M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REED%20DAVID%20M), [Lenexa, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Lenexa), built 1994, S/N F7-852 - [N2571W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2571W): [Wright Bryan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20BRYAN%20D), [Tallahassee, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tallahassee), S/N F7-819 - [N2573B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2573B): [Bart Francis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BART%20FRANCIS%20A), [Old Town, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Old%20Town), S/N F7-802 - [N25744](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25744): [Hoch Darcy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOCH%20DARCY%20R), [Milo, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Milo), S/N F7-861 - [N25747](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25747): [Suarez Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUAREZ%20MICHAEL%20A), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N F7-809 - [N2576U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2576U): [Hasson James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HASSON%20JAMES%20J), [Meridian, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Meridian), S/N F7-828 - [N25774](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25774): [Barnes Alfred C III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20ALFRED%20C%20III), [Norwich, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Norwich), S/N F7-801 - [N2580A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2580A): [Kirk Chad Justin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIRK%20CHAD%20JUSTIN), [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon), S/N F7-800 - [N2580Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2580Y): [Short Dennis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHORT%20DENNIS%20L), [Broken Arrow, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Broken%20Arrow), built 1995, S/N F7-878 - [N2580Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2580Z): [Watkins Tristan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATKINS%20TRISTAN), [Anthem, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Anthem), built 1994, S/N F7-865 - [N2581E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2581E): [Fitzsimmons Christian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FITZSIMMONS%20CHRISTIAN), [Mount Horeb, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mount%20Horeb), built 1994, S/N F7-864 - [N2581S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2581S): [Saul Garrett M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAUL%20GARRETT%20M), [Temecula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Temecula), S/N F7-795 - [N2582U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2582U): [Davis Tyler J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20TYLER%20J), [Montrose, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Montrose), built 1995, S/N F7-879 - [N25857](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25857): [Aubreyaire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUBREYAIRE%20LLC), [Longview, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Longview), built 1994, S/N F7-870 - [N25866](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25866): [Turner Steve](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURNER%20STEVE), [Half Moon Bay, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Half%20Moon%20Bay), S/N F7-851 - [N2588G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2588G): [Goodnow Tony A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODNOW%20TONY%20A), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), S/N F7-868 - [N25897](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25897): [Sutter Denis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTER%20DENIS), [Hallsville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hallsville), built 1994, S/N F7-867 - [N2590L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2590L): [Ballard James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLARD%20JAMES), [Neosho, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Neosho), S/N F7-810 - [N2590P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2590P): [Yadkin Valley Balloon Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YADKIN%20VALLEY%20BALLOON%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Tobaccoville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Tobaccoville), S/N F7-854 - [N2590Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2590Y): [Carter William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTER%20WILLIAM%20A), [Pleasant Garden, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Pleasant%20Garden), built 1995, S/N F7-875 - [N2592K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2592K): [Silk Kyle J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILK%20KYLE%20J), [Cuyahoga Falls, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cuyahoga%20Falls), S/N F7-877 - [N25935](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25935): [Kelley Justin W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLEY%20JUSTIN%20W), [Auburn, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Auburn), S/N F7-791 - [N2593J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2593J): [J M H Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/J%20M%20H%20INC), [Townville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Townville), S/N F7-863 - [N25966](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25966): [Emerson Sterling L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERSON%20STERLING%20L), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), S/N F7-855 - [N25967](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25967): [Sky Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), S/N F7-860 All 157: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7-15/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (13) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN24LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA093), Jan 13, 2024: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N2582U), Albany, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach in a high wind condition. - [NTSB ERA23LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA391), Sep 3, 2023: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N192HH), Anderson, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to avoid trees during the descent for landing, resulting in substantial damage to the balloon. - [NTSB WPR19TA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA005), Oct 10, 2018: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N7252H), Placitas, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly estimate the height of terrain while descending the balloon, which resulted in the balloon impacting a hill and passengers sustaining serious injuries. - [NTSB CEN12CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA279), May 6, 2012: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N9079S), Hallsville, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during landing. - [NTSB DFW08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA206), Aug 17, 2008: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N90897), Mountain Grove, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An on-board fire following a propane leak. Contributing to the accident was the lack of training/experience of the non-certificated pilot. - [NTSB DEN00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA071), Apr 9, 2000: Balloon Works Firefly F-15 (N2571F), Anthony, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure by the pilot to keep the burner operating until the balloon was secured. A factor was the passengers disregarding the instructions they had been given by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA184), May 30, 1998: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N25491), Waterloo, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during climb. A factor was the power lines. - [NTSB CHI96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA102), Feb 25, 1996: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N2598H), Brighton, IA, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's bone condition, which resulted in a fractured ankle during a normal touchdown. - [NTSB FTW96FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA063), Dec 9, 1995: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N25756), Oklahoma City, OK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during low altitude straight and level flight. - [NTSB CHI94LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA309), Sep 2, 1994: Balloon Works Fire FLY 7-15 (N2597S), Storm Lake, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's excessive rate of descent to landing. Factors in the accident were the gusts and downdraft. - [NTSB CHI94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA042), Dec 5, 1993: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N9079M), Pratt, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND THE WEATHER (HIGH WINDS). - [NTSB NYC93LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA143), Aug 1, 1993: Balloon Works Fire FLY 7-15 (N2574M), Milford, NH, no damage. Probable cause: UNFAVORABLE WINDS DURING LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND ONE PASSENGER SUSTAINING A BROKEN ANGLE. - [NTSB MIA93IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93IA052), Jan 2, 1993: Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 (N9056D), Orlando, FL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND EXCESSIVE DESCENT RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. ## FAA accident and incident reports (20) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20240113000209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240113000209A), Jan 13, 2024: Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15 (N2582U), Albany, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot was building flying time to meet the requirements for a commercial pilot certificate. Pilot was the sole occupant of the Balloon. Preflight: Night before… - [Incident 20230903016579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230903016579I), Sep 3, 2023: Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15 (N192HH), Anderson, SC, Minor damage. FAA form 8020-9: Hot air Balloon crash, unknown circumstances. Pilot statement: I took off at 8:45AM with one crew passenger from a small field approximately 1… - [Accident 20181010019699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181010019699A), Oct 10, 2018: Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15 (N7252H), Placitas, NM, No damage. On October 10, 2018, at 9:50 MST, a Balloon Works, firefly 7-15, registered to [privacy data omitted], experienced a hard landing in the town of Placitas NM,… - [Accident 20120505007689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120505007689A), May 5, 2012: Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15 (N9079S), Hallsville, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he saw the electric power pole and wires during his approach to the chosen landing site and thought he had a good angle of descent that… - [Incident 20090719015249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090719015249I), Jul 19, 2009: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N7205C), Indianola, IA, Destroyed. (-23) Balloon gondola was located in the trailer during refueling. An unidentified source ignited one of the tanks, and the pilot stopped the fueling process… - [Incident 20080817844969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080817844969I), Aug 17, 2008: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N90897), Mountain Grove, MO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On the morning of August 17, 2008, several tethered flights were conducted on private property located on stone ridge drive in Mountain Grove, Missouri… - [Accident 20080504857289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080504857289A), May 4, 2008: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N25663), Baton Rouge, LA, Minor damage. (-23) On may 4, 2008, a pilot and two passengers departed a park near the intersection of flannery and goodwood streets in Baton Rouge, LA. Approximately 20… - [Incident 20051008025049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051008025049I), Oct 8, 2005: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N2580A), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) Landed in field, bounced over an irrigation ditch (momentarily airborne) basket landed and wind blew envelope over power lines. Occupants remained in… - [Incident 20031004026369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031004026369I), Oct 4, 2003: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N9060V), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On October 4, 2003, at 0825 MDT, a firefly, 7-15, hot air balloon, N9060V registered to jerry l. holmes made an emergency landing at fiesta park,… - [Incident 20011011033199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011011033199I), Oct 11, 2001: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N2580A), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On 10/11/01 at 10:45 MDT, N2580A, a balloon works firefly AX7-15 balloon, flown by private pilot kenneth August ferguson, contacted an abandoned… - [Incident 20010703018319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010703018319I), Jul 3, 2001: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N2598L), Jefferson City, MO, Minor damage. (-23) On July 3, 2001, Mr. James a. wolters operated balloon works firefly 7, N2598L, as pilot in command. N2598L, which is owned and operated by the Missouri… - [Incident 20000805020559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000805020559I), Aug 5, 2000: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N25837), Delmar, MD, Substantial damage. (-23)Pilot landed in a large open, grass covered field. The wind was approximately ten knots. The pilot executed a high-wind landing procedure. The balloon… - [Accident 20000409014929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000409014929A), Apr 9, 2000: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N2571F), Anthony, NM, Substantial damage. (.4) Following landing, and prior to the balloon being secured to the ground, the pilot shut down the burner and the passengers egressed from the basket… - [Accident 19980530011779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980530011779A), May 30, 1998: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N25491), Waterloo, IA, Substantial damage. Contacted wires during approach to landing area. Basket lodged on power pole.(-23) while on approach to a designated target/landing area, the balloon contacted… - [Accident 19960225046809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960225046809A), Feb 25, 1996: Balwks FIREFLY715 (N2598H), Richland, IA. (-16) During a local flight, the pilot was conducting several touch and go landings. On the final landing, as the basket made ground contact, the pilot had her… - [Accident 19951209040179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951209040179A), Dec 9, 1995: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N25756), Oklahoma City, OK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Failed to use proper burn to clear power line. Hit same. Pilot fell out. Basket wires burned thru. Basket fell off. - [Accident 19940901024839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940901024839A), Sep 1, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N2597S), Storm Lake, IA, Substantial damage. Near destination got downdraft from nearby thunderstorm. Unable recover. Impacted bounced. Dragged into powerline. - [Incident 19940219008709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940219008709I), Feb 19, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N9079M), Beatrice, NE, Substantial damage. Strong winds aloft. Forced landing in field. Tried to deflate envelope. Winds blew balloon into barbed wire fence. - [Accident 19931205046059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931205046059A), Dec 5, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY7B (N9079M), Pratt, KS, Substantial damage. Trying for balloon distance flight encountered severe downdraft and surface wind. Dragged into powerline landing. - [Accident 19930102002479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930102002479A), Jan 2, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N9056D), Orlando, FL. Made hard landing. Basket tipped over and dragged 80 feet. Passengers ankle was broken on impact. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2006FA0000999](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000999), Oct 2, 2006: LINE. SEPARATED. HOSE SEPARATED AT THE FUEL LINE END. PILOT WAS INFLATING BALLOON WHEN THIS OCCURRED. NEW HOSES WERE INSTALLED ON 7/27/2006. THE BALLOON HAD BEEN FLOWN TWICE, WI - [SDR 2001FA0000585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000585), Nov 24, 2001: FUEL LINE. LEAKING. THIS SET OF FUEL HOSES WERE OBTAINED FROM THE HOLDER OF A PMA. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN MAY. THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT THE CRIMP CONNECTION AT THE END O - [SDR 2001FA0000461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000461), Oct 21, 2001: FITTING. LEAKING. THIS SET OF FUEL HOSES WERE OBTAINED FROM THE HOLDER OF A PMA. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN MAY OF 1998. THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT THE CONNECTION WHERE THE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (13) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SB09657RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB09657RC): Installation of Aircraft Position Lights. Albuquerque Balloon Center, Inc - [STC SB04407AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB04407AT): Installation of the DBI-III Omega. Balloonacy, Ltd. LLC - [STC SA3226SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3226SO): Attachment of Hagar appendages. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB00078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00078AT): Installation of Thunder & Colt carriage assemblies under Firefly balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB00565AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00565AT): Installation of Cameron carriage assemblies Under Firefly envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SB918GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB918GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc - [STC SB00407LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00407LA): Installation of foam padded tank covers. John Terry - [STC SB00408LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00408LA): Installation of protective caps on basket oak runners. Pacific Southwest Aerostats - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA5470NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5470NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (3) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [All parts noted on John Terry Master Drawing List TCC 001 as listed on Approved Model List SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2F62196899E6528D8525704D004C82BC.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates · Modification part · Nov 6, 2000 - [All parts noted on MDL TCC 001 as listed on AML No. SB00408LA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C97689D806730C3A8525704D004C84D0.0001): Tank Cover. Terry Associates - Aerostatic Engineering · Modification part · Sep 2, 1997 - [Dwg 100-02](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB8801415D6850D18525703D00694957.0001): Refueling Adapter. Balloons Unlimited of Wis Inc · Modification part · Feb 23, 1993 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 7-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-7-15): 53 registered aircraft, registry code 1050151 - [Firefly Balloons 2010 FIREFLY 7-15](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-2010-firefly-7-15): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 1050200 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.