- Manufacturer (registry)
- BALLOON WORKS
- Model
- FIREFLY 7-B
- Registry code
- 10501A9
- Registered
- 26 aircraft
- Type
- Balloon
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA14SO
- Holder
- JR Aerosports Ltd.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 190
| 1980 | 5 |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 73 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 4
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1976 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Airframe · Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-B
AD 2013-03-10HardwareAD 84-04-03Jumper CordsAD 81-05-03Fuel tank shut-off valve modificationAD 75-12-08Throttle or Trigger ValvesQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 1
Airframe · Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-B
SAIB CE-11-44Fuel: Cylinder Strap InstallationQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 26
N1502TFights Mitchell · Kellyville, OKN1508WBaker Carmen W · Lexington, NCN1510CPortland Rose Balloons LLC · Wilsonville, OR
See all 26 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 15
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 13 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB FTW98LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-B · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to properly position his foot for a high wind landing. Factors were high winds and windshear.NTSB ATL94LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-B · Burlington, NCInadvertent burner control interference by the passenger. A factor was the presence of electric transmission wires at the forced landing site.NTSB CHI91LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works FIREFLY-7B · Greenwood, MOThe inadequate briefing to the ground crew by the pilot, because the ground crewman did not understand the intent and objectives of the maneuver.NTSB LAX90LA343Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7B · Moorpark, CAThe pilot's failure to arrest descent for landing.NTSB ATL90LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works 7B · Lexington, KYThe overload failure of several jumper cords. Factor(s) were inadvertent encounter with unfavorable wind (dust devil). Subsequently, the pilot was unable to control the rate of descent.NTSB DEN88LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-B · Rio Rancho, NMThe plt rptd that she had vented the Balloon to land. She said it takes both of her hands to open the vent and hold it open. 'When the Balloon hit the ground the burner went on by itself, wide open. The envelope was swinging from the contact of the basket…NTSB FTW87LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-B · Broken Arrow, OKThe Balloon drifted into power lines just after liftoff. The pilot stated he was hooking up a new temperature gauge and did not notice that the Balloon was descending.NTSB MKC86FA117Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-B · Lee'S Summit, MOThe PIC stated that prior to liftoff, the Balloon was gyrating and instructed the gnd crew member to steady the Balloon by holding the rope. Just as the Balloon became steady the PIC initiated his takeoff. The PIC was aware of turbulence in the takeoff site…NTSB MIA85FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7B · Orlando, FLThe Balloon was destroyed by an explosion and subsequent fire during touchdown in an open fld. The plt and witnesses stated the gondola touched down with a 'jolt' and tilted in the direction of travel. Shortly thereafter, a popping noise was heard followed by…NTSB CHI84LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes AX-7B · Lake Orion, MIA 74 year old passenger in a balloon lost her footing during landing and fell on her arm. Later examination revealed that her arm was broken. The plt and another passenger were not injured. The plt reported that the passengers had been briefed on landing and…NTSB MKC83LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Fire FLY 7-B · Greenwood, MOThe student plt/owner was being instructed by a free Balloon plt with a commercial certificate. According to the commercial plt, the Balloon had been inflated, but the air was still not hot enough for flt, and the wind blowing over the envelope created a…NTSB MKC83LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7B · Indianola, IAThe pilot elected to make a touch and go landing in wind that was from 010 deg at 7, gusting 9 KTS. During touchdown, the basket was drifting and tilted over sideways. The passenger weithed 290 lbs and was unable to maintain his balance. When the basket…NTSB FTW82DQG17Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBalloon Works 7-B · Masterson, TXAfter making weather observations and obtaining a weather briefing, the instructor pilot (ip) briefed the chase crew of the expected northerly track. The ip and student took off at 0705 CST and ascended to 1200 to 15000 ft AGL and began tracking…NTSB CHI81FEK31Accident · No injuriesClosedBLN Works FF-7B · Johnstown, OHNTSB CHI81DEV17Accident · No injuriesClosedBalloon WKS 7B · Normal, IL
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 21
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20110521009049IBalloon Works Firefly 7-B · Gallup, NMOn may 21, 2011 at 730 mt, a Balloon Works, firefly 7-B, N1524V, registered to the owner, was landing about 2 miles north of red rock state park, NM. After touch down the envelope draped over a power line causing minor damage to the envelope. Visual…Incident 20010527011459IBalwks FIREFLY7B · Louisville, CO(-23)Pilot checked before flight and monitored jefferson county ATIS during flight. Unforcast winds came up and during landing hit tree. Minor damage to balloon.Accident 19980517021179ABalwks FIREFLY7B · Longmont, COHigh wind landing. Pilots foot was caught in wicker siding. Received a broken ankle. (.4)during the landing approach, the winds were from the south at 5 to 7 knots. At 30 to 40 feet above the ground, the pilot encountered wind shear out of the east at 30 to…
See all 21 incident reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 1
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'FIREFLY7B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'FIREFLY7B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
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STCs that may be installed · 19
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SB09657RCInstallation of Aircraft Position LightsSTC SB04407ATInstallation of the DBI-III OmegaSTC SA2915SOAttachment of 'Truck' appendages.
See all 19 STCsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('10501A9')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'FIREFLY7B' AND m.code NOT IN ('10501A9')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
WHERE m.match_key = 'FIREFLY7B' AND m.code NOT IN ('10501A9')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.