# Balloon Works FIREFLY 7

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1050100
- Manufacturer (registry): BALLOON WORKS
- Model: FIREFLY 7
- Aircraft type: Balloon
- Category: Balloon
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 63 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 129
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7

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 81-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-05-03): Fuel tank shut-off valve modification · JR Aerosports Firefly 5, Firefly 6, Firefly 6B and 3 more. Effective Mar 11, 1981
- [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
- [AD 75-17-36](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-17-36): Brass Nipple Failure · JR Aerosports Firefly 6, Firefly 6B and Firefly 7. Effective Aug 13, 1975

## 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 (129, first 50)

- [N104DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104DL): [Martin Harold J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20HAROLD%20J), [Hobbs, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Hobbs), S/N 11036
- [N1242F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1242F): [Rodrigue James N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODRIGUE%20JAMES%20N), [Lewiston, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Lewiston), built 1974, S/N 132
- [N1501B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1501B): [Trieber Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIEBER%20STEVEN%20M), [Eastport, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Eastport), built 1981, S/N 11112
- [N15030](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15030): [Pennebacker David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENNEBACKER%20DAVID%20C), [Benton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Benton), built 1982, S/N 11135
- [N1516K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1516K): [Whitford L Chandler](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITFORD%20L%20CHANDLER), [Wellsville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wellsville), built 1981, S/N 11001
- [N1516T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1516T): [Meteyer Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/METEYER%20RICHARD%20L), [Davisburg, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Davisburg), built 1981, S/N 11088
- [N1520N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1520N): [Glaizer Kevin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLAIZER%20KEVIN%20D), [Winchester, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Winchester), built 1981, S/N 10984
- [N1521W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1521W): [Mcnabb Donald I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCNABB%20DONALD%20I), [St Louis, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/St%20Louis), built 1981, S/N 11055
- [N1522P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1522P): [Parmley Tina](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARMLEY%20TINA), [Sun City, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sun%20City), built 1981, S/N 11064
- [N1525Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1525Y): [Aeronautical Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERONAUTICAL%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Eagle, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Eagle), S/N F7-016
- [N1526Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1526Z): [Hannigan Jerome W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANNIGAN%20JEROME%20W), [Mounument, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Mounument), built 1981, S/N 11085
- [N1527J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1527J): [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 1981, S/N 10996, Sale reported
- [N1527Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1527Q): [Sewell Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEWELL%20ROBERT%20M), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 10195
- [N15332](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15332): [Forney Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORNEY%20GARY%20R), [Ennis, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Ennis), built 1980, S/N 10207
- [N1533F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1533F): [Mcgrath John H III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGRATH%20JOHN%20H%20III), [Cary, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Cary), built 1980, S/N 10200
- [N1543E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1543E): [Nelson Gregory C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20GREGORY%20C), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), built 1981, S/N 10979
- [N19JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19JD): [Cline Jo Ann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINE%20JO%20ANN), [Greensboro, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Greensboro), built 1975, S/N 709
- [N2031F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2031F): [Davis John C IV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20JOHN%20C%20IV), [Evergreen, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Evergreen), built 1975, S/N 702
- [N2046H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2046H): [Wallis Edward J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLIS%20EDWARD%20J), [Calistoga, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Calistoga), built 1978, S/N 7718
- [N20N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20N): [Darling Louann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DARLING%20LOUANN), [Cleburne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cleburne), S/N F7-600
- [N2103F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2103F): [Givler James B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIVLER%20JAMES%20B), [Hudson, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Hudson), built 1976, S/N 748
- [N2115H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2115H): [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 1977, S/N 794, Sale reported
- [N2380H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2380H): [Dekoevend Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEKOEVEND%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Fort Garland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Fort%20Garland), built 1978, S/N 7724
- [N27105](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27105): [Payne Ralph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAYNE%20RALPH%20J), [Hastings, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hastings), built 1977, S/N 780
- [N27109](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27109): [Hannigan Joyce J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANNIGAN%20JOYCE%20J), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1977, S/N 773
- [N292EW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N292EW): [Carlson Emily K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLSON%20EMILY%20K), [Topeka, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Topeka), S/N F7-294
- [N32WG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32WG): [Lyman Bridget C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYMAN%20BRIDGET%20C), [Los Alamos, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Alamos), built 1910, S/N F7-131
- [N3333C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3333C): [Pagel Warren W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAGEL%20WARREN%20W), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), S/N F7-018
- [N3603T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3603T): [Kershaw Carl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KERSHAW%20CARL), [Mount Hope, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Mount%20Hope), built 1983, S/N F7-023
- [N3637Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3637Y): [Mahoney Kade J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONEY%20KADE%20J), [Eaton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Eaton), built 1984, S/N F7-175
- [N3651G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3651G): [Svbc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SVBC%20INC), [Statesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Statesville), S/N F7-043
- [N3658K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3658K): [Cortright Philip S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORTRIGHT%20PHILIP%20S), [Vestal, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Vestal), S/N F7-047
- [N3685P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3685P): [Siebert Derrick R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIEBERT%20DERRICK%20R), [Wausau, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wausau), built 1983, S/N F7-072
- [N3695K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3695K): [Archie Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARCHIE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kansas City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Kansas%20City), built 1984, S/N F7-195
- [N3696D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3696D): [Cook Jerry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20JERRY%20R), [Lansing, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Lansing), S/N F7-196
- [N37007](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37007): [Lewis John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20JOHN%20R), [Leakey, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leakey), built 1984, S/N F7-200
- [N3702B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3702B): [Sky Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), built 1985, S/N F7-207
- [N37043](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37043): [A Beautiful Balloon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/A%20BEAUTIFUL%20BALLOON), [Parsippany, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Parsippany), S/N F7-217
- [N37099](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37099): [Leonard Ian Q](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20IAN%20Q), [Burlington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Burlington), S/N F7-254
- [N3713E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3713E): [Wicker Basket Balloon Center](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKER%20BASKET%20BALLOON%20CENTER), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), built 1985, S/N F7-219
- [N3717Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3717Z): [Foust Craig A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOUST%20CRAIG%20A), [Marshall, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Marshall), S/N F7-346
- [N3720W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3720W): [Gibbs Dennis G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIBBS%20DENNIS%20G), [Columbia, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Columbia), built 1986, S/N F7-302
- [N37265](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37265): [Candiani Karen](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANDIANI%20KAREN), [Punta Gorda, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Punta%20Gorda), built 1983, S/N F7-106
- [N3742R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3742R): [Maier Craig S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAIER%20CRAIG%20S), [Crystal Lake, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Crystal%20Lake), S/N F7-115
- [N3746E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3746E): [Lorenz Douglas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LORENZ%20DOUGLAS%20A), [Littleton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Littleton), S/N F7-120
- [N3750A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3750A): [Rogers Brandon M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROGERS%20BRANDON%20M), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N F7-132
- [N37519](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37519): [Lynch William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNCH%20WILLIAM%20J), [Granby, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Granby), built 1987, S/N F7-382
- [N3762L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3762L): [James Steve W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20STEVE%20W), [Savannah, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Savannah), S/N F7-153
- [N4037J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4037J): [Bookman Benjamin I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOOKMAN%20BENJAMIN%20I), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 7799
- [N4038U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4038U): [Edwards Jeremy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDWARDS%20JEREMY), [Marietta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Marietta), built 1978, S/N 7814

All 129: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (90, newest 50)

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 GAA17CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA155), Feb 24, 2017: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N7423D), Statesville, NC, no damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s decision to place one foot on the balloon basket and one foot on the floor during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle.
- [NTSB CHI08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA017), Oct 15, 2007: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N7408G), East Hampstead, NH, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the adverse winds encountered during the flight, and the presence of the trees and power…
- [NTSB NYC99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA118), May 23, 1999: Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 (N9070T), Gasburg, VA, no damage. Probable cause: The unforecast high winds that required the pilot in command to make a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA006), Oct 8, 1998: Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 (N36609), Alberquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger's failure to follow procedures/directives for a hard landing. A factor was the congested/confined landing area with power lines on both ends.
- [NTSB IAD98LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA105), Aug 29, 1998: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N9067F), Freehold, NJ, no damage. Probable cause: The passenger's failure to secure himself during landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA207), Jul 5, 1997: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1527B), Columbia, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to properly judge the landing approach. The proximity of transmission wires was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA361), Aug 24, 1996: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N7414U), Rio Rancho, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. The variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA376), Sep 2, 1995: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N90555), Colorado Spgs, CO, no damage. Probable cause: AN ENCOUNTER WITH A WIND SHIFT DURING LANDING.
- [NTSB NYC95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA182), Aug 6, 1995: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N3716G), Owego, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft, inflight loss of control, and a collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB FTW95LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA280), Jul 8, 1995: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N2232H), Littleton, CO, no damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE BALLOON DURING LANDING.
- [NTSB NYC95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA026), Oct 29, 1994: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N4070S), Nashua, NH, no damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB FTW94FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA008), Oct 9, 1993: Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 (N4058A), Albuquerque, NM, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE P[ILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO ATTEMPT CONTINUED FLIGHT UNDER THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. THE ADVERSE WIND WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
- [NTSB LAX93LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA250), Jun 12, 1993: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N71145), Salida, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the attempted landing. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions for the balloon landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA010), Oct 19, 1991: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N4051L), Webster, NH, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE GROUND CREWMAN (FROM ANOTHER BALLOON) TO RECOGNIZE THE HAZARDOUS CONDITION THAT EXISTED, WHEN THE BALLOON CAME IN CONTACT WITH A HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINE DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.…
- [NTSB CHI91LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA292), Sep 7, 1991: Balloon Works Firefly X-7 (N4055T), Altoona, IA, no damage. Probable cause: WEATHER EVALUATION MISJUDGED AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIGH WINDS.
- [NTSB LAX90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA041), Nov 25, 1989: Barnes AX-7 (N4058F), Sun City, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE STUDENT PILOT (HIS FAILURE TO SEE & AVOID). THE TRANSMISSION LINE AND THE STUDENT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AREA WERE RELATED FACTORS.
- [NTSB SEA90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA032), Nov 19, 1989: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N4070W), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT OF THE RAVEN RX7, N5710Y, FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH THE FIREFLY 7, N4070W, AND BOTH PILOTS DID NOT MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM EACH OTHER DURING THE…
- [NTSB MKC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA175), Aug 8, 1989: Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 (N2210H), Indianola, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TV TOWER DUE TO IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. UNFAVORABLE WIND/WINDSHEAR AND THE TALL TOWER WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
- [NTSB DEN89LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA005), Oct 4, 1988: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N3678E), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC88LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA189), Jul 18, 1988: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1534W), Saltsburg, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC88LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA142), May 14, 1988: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1502K), Red Creek, NY, no damage
- [NTSB DEN88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA010), Oct 5, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N36988), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB BFO87LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA063), Sep 7, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N37526), Richmond, VA, minor damage
- [NTSB ATL87LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA158), Jun 6, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1511A), Kannapolis, NC, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN87LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA074), Mar 26, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1521G), Park City, UT, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA054), Feb 11, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N40458), Colo. Springs, CO, no damage
- [NTSB FTW87LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA020), Nov 19, 1986: Barnes Firefly 7 (N1245F), Holden, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA263), Sep 28, 1986: Barnes AX-7 (N2346H), Durango, CO, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC86LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA191), Sep 20, 1986: Barnes AX-7 (N2054F), Creston, IA, no damage
- [NTSB BFO86LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA046), Sep 14, 1986: Balloon Works FF-7 (N7423H), Roanoke, VA, minor damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA200), Jul 6, 1986: Balloon Works FF-7 (N4065K), Pandora, OH, no damage
- [NTSB DEN86LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA189), Jul 5, 1986: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N37486), Hurley, NM, no damage
- [NTSB CHI86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA018), Oct 29, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N4056L), Comstock Park, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN85LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA234), Sep 1, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N2259H), Littleton, CO, no damage
- [NTSB MKC85LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA185), Aug 11, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N40468), Shawnee, KS, no damage
- [NTSB DEN85FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA196), Jul 23, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N40501), Brighton, CO, destroyed
- [NTSB ATL85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA204), Jul 3, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1534C), Owensboro, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI85FEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEE02), Jun 18, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly AX-7 (N40532), Somonauk, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL85LLT07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LLT07), May 8, 1985: Barnes FF-7 (N4049Y), Franklin, TN, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW85LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA153), Mar 17, 1985: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N4065D), Arlington, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB MKC84LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA276), Sep 11, 1984: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N4066T), Cedar Rapids, IA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC84LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA182), Jun 24, 1984: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N4070W), Overland Park, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI84LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA268), Jun 24, 1984: Barnes AX-7 (N4048F), Batavia, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI84LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA260), Jun 24, 1984: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1537D), Geneva, IL, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI84LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA227), Jun 2, 1984: Barnes Firefly 7 (N15271), Flint, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW84LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA254), May 27, 1984: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N3610R), Amarillo, TX, no damage
- [NTSB NYC84IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84IA164), May 7, 1984: Barnes Firefly 7 (N3613D), Gorham, ME, incident, no damage
- [NTSB FTW84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA087), Dec 3, 1983: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N4061P), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA043), Nov 11, 1983: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N2416H), Monte Vista, CO, no damage
- [NTSB CHI84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA018), Oct 9, 1983: Balloon Works Firefly 7 (N1533N), Dorr, MI, no damage

All 90: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (152, newest 50)

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 20170224005499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170224005499A), Feb 24, 2017: Balloon Works FIREFLY 7 (N7423D), Statesville, NC, No damage. On 2/24/17 at approximately 1705 EST, the instructor and student pilot departed on a VFR flight in a firefly 7 Balloon, N7423D with the intent to practice…
- [Incident 20080927850689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080927850689I), Sep 27, 2008: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N7125C), Prosser, WA, No damage. (-23) While in cruise, tracking south to north, approximatelly 2 NM north of Prosser Airport at an estimated altitude of 400 to 500 feet, the pilot switched…
- [Accident 20071015829919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071015829919A), Oct 15, 2007: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N7408G), Hampstead, NH, No damage. (-23) N7408G, hot air balloon, was traveling over Hampstead, NH when winds became gusty. Pilot decided to land in a field for precautionary reasons. Balloon…
- [Incident 19990828025979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990828025979I), Aug 28, 1999: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N3610R), Huntsville, UT, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was flying his balloon, when stormy weather moved into the area. He decided to land his balloon when a downdraft forced his balloon into the…
- [Accident 19990523021549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990523021549A), May 23, 1999: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N9070T), Gasburg, VA. On may 23, 1999, about 0710 eastern daylight time, a balloon works, firefly-7, N9070T, was not damaged while landing in a field near Gasburg, Virginia. The…
- [Accident 19981008037749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981008037749A), Oct 8, 1998: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N36609), Albuquerque, NM. (.19)On October 8, 1998, approximately 1000 mountain daylight time, a balloon works firefly-7, N36609, was not damaged when it collided with terrain at fiesta…
- [Accident 19980829032059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980829032059A), Aug 29, 1998: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N9067F), Freehold, NJ. (-23) Upon landing on passenger stepped on the other passengers foot resulting in a broken bone. See attached. (.4) according to the pilot, he had set up to…
- [Incident 19980503020429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980503020429I), May 3, 1998: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N36942), Las Vegas, NV. Student landing balloon pilot never took control. Wind pushed balloon into wall and residence.
- [Accident 19970708017639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970708017639A), Jul 8, 1997: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N1527B), Columbia, MO, Substantial damage. Struck power lines landing. Blamed windshift or downdraft.
- [Accident 19960824025849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960824025849A), Aug 24, 1996: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N7414U), Rio Rancho, NM, Substantial damage. Flying low tried too late to burn and climb over powerlines, saw error. Pulled vent. Hit wires. Leaky bag. (-23) Mr. Charleton was ground tracking, misjudged…
- [Incident 19960619034079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960619034079I), Jun 19, 1996: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N7109D), Stanley, KS. Narrative: on June 19, 1996, Mr. Andrew lewis sherman operated balloon works firefly 7, hot air balloon, N7109D, as pilot in command on a passenger flight, not…
- [Incident 19951009036869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951009036869I), Oct 9, 1995: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N74063), Albuquerque, NM. Narrative: on October 9, 1995, at approximately 08:30 MST, balloon N74063, a firefly 7, with a pilot and two pax on board, lifted off of the kodak…
- [Accident 19950902049599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950902049599A), Sep 2, 1995: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N90555), Coloradosprings, CO, No damage. (-16) During a high wind landing, the gondola hit first on a corner, throwing the passenger off balance, breaking his leg. Pilot and aircraft were properly…
- [Accident 19950806048689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950806048689A), Aug 6, 1995: N3716G, Endicott, NY, Minor damage. (-16) Pilot was landing a balloon south of rt. 17 near the city of Endicott, NY. Aircraft was crossing rt. 17 at a low altitude when it hit a tractor trailor…
- [Accident 19950708017179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950708017179A), Jul 8, 1995: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N2232H), Littleton, CO. Basket tipped over landing. Trapped pilots arm under basket. Fractured same. Failed to hold and brace for landing.
- [Accident 19941029048889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941029048889A), Oct 29, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4070S), Nashua, NH. Balloon basket tipped over landing. One passenger fell and broke her foot. Appears not assuming proper position.
- [Incident 19940228008639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940228008639I), Feb 28, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N3723K), Corrales, NM. Pilot riped out and landed under power line while attempting to land in open field, between houses.
- [Incident 19931016048289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931016048289I), Oct 16, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N3723B), Phoenix, AZ. Pilot flew hot air balloon 6 to 8 feet over highway impendng auto traffic in violation of state traffice laws.
- [Accident 19931009038359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931009038359A), Oct 9, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4058A), Albuquerque, NM, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Downdraft and turbulence on balloon festival flight. Tried burn to stop descent. Balloon collapsed. Hit powerline.
- [Incident 19930829033969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930829033969I), Aug 29, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N2303H), Paducah, KY, Minor damage. Encountered gust of wind while landing. Balloon dragged over obstacle. Minor injury to passenger.
- [Incident 19930821029899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930821029899I), Aug 21, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4052J), Remington, VA. Basket hit hard and turned over on landing. Pilot reported wind was 10 knots when she tried to land.
- [Incident 19930716035649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930716035649I), Jul 16, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY8B (N9051H), Fort Wayne, IN, Minor damage. Balloon struck a van in parking lot during a takeoff launch at fairgrounds.
- [Accident 19930612020829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930612020829A), Jun 12, 1993: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N71145), Salida, CA, Minor damage. Collided with a fence during a high wind landing.
- [Incident 19920411014659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920411014659I), Apr 11, 1992: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N90184), Forest, VA, Minor damage. Due to increasing ground speed pilot elected to land. Hit powerlines on approach. Came to rest on ground.
- [Accident 19911019047069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911019047069A), Oct 19, 1991: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4051L), Webster, NH, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Low on fuel contacted powerline on landing. Ground man electrocuted grabbing basket. Temp probe line was conductor.
- [Accident 19910907038629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910907038629A), Sep 7, 1991: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4055T), Altoona, IA. Launched into brisk winds that increased after takeoff. Made hard landing tipping over basket. Passenger injured.
- [Incident 19910810038289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910810038289I), Aug 10, 1991: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N9070G), Van Wert, OH, Minor damage. Pilot descending with intent to land. Saw utility lines and vented rapidly to avoid. Envelope hit wires.
- [Incident 19910728030159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910728030159I), Jul 28, 1991: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N90406), Charlestown, RI, Minor damage. As balloon touched down a gust dragged envelope over high tension wire. Envelope caught fire .
- [Incident 19910427026841I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910427026841I), Apr 27, 1991: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N9071M), Louisville, KY. Balloon descended into drop zone and collided with a balloon in level flight. Came in from above and behind.
- [Incident 19901027058559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901027058559I), Oct 27, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4050T), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. Balloon contacted powerline on approach to field. Exited basket. Envelope and basket caught fire.
- [Incident 19900915048151I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900915048151I), Sep 15, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N3721G), Creston, IA, Minor damage. Pilot climbed balloon into basket of N9019V. Both were able to recover and land safely.
- [Incident 19900908048121I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900908048121I), Sep 8, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N71038), Altoona, IA. While ascending,another balloon,N5566S,inflated and penetrated its path. Snagged other envelope.
- [Incident 19900907038689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900907038689I), Sep 7, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N90191), Archers Lodge, NC, Substantial damage. Wind gust blew balloon into electrical wires after landing. Shut off burner and exited. Later a fire destroyed it.
- [Incident 19900904053479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900904053479I), Sep 4, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N90601), Carmel, IN. Balloon descended onto a residence. Pilot stated pilot light went out on approach and rate of descent increased.
- [Incident 19900612057459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900612057459I), Jun 12, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4060D), Penobscot Bay, ME, Minor damage. Fuel exhaustion. Balloon was forced to land in the ocean. Did not have any floatation equipment on board.
- [Incident 19900610035919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900610035919I), Jun 10, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N3658K), Cazenovia, NY. On landing eased balloon into trees to slow approach. Passengers hand brushed by branch.
- [Accident 19891125050159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891125050159A), Nov 25, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4058F), Sun City, AZ, Substantial damage. Collided with an unseen powerline while landing on a dry river bed. High voltage injured balloon and student.
- [Accident 19891119066292A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891119066292A), Nov 19, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4070W), Las Vegas, NV, Substantial damage. On ribbon race other balloon N5701Y rose abruptly ripped ten foot hole in bag of N4070W. Landed with minor injury.
- [Incident 19891013055349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891013055349I), Oct 13, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4058A), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. Balloon becalmed over trees along river. Precautionary landing in 50 foot trees. Envelope damaged.
- [Accident 19890808029949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890808029949A), Aug 8, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N2210H), Indianola, IA, Substantial damage. Encountered windshear on ascent that carried balloon into collision with a cable tv tower. Gondola fell to ground.
- [Incident 19881204064229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881204064229I), Dec 4, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N3746E), Highlands Ranch, CO. Balloon rebounded on a high wind landing. Passenger stiffened legs and broke a heel bone on second landing.
- [Accident 19881004044269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881004044269A), Oct 4, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N3678E), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. While landing the passenger jumped out prior to touchdown. Balloon rose and drifted into a house. No time to reheat
- [Incident 19881002064899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881002064899I), Oct 2, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N3710P), Batavia, OH, Minor damage. Problem with landing approach due to weather. Balloon envelope snagged in trees. Basket fell into residential pool.
- [Incident 19880914064439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880914064439I), Sep 14, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N1522W), Madiera, OH, Minor damage. Chose to land in wooded area when unable to find clearing. Low on fuel. Trees caused minor damage to envelope.
- [Incident 19880911058141I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880911058141I), Sep 11, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N4044Y), Reno, NV, Minor damage. Stated ascending to avoid balloon passing below. Hit unseen 28110 descending above. Damaged envelope. Landed okay.
- [Accident 19880718027149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880718027149A), Jul 18, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N1534W), Saltsburg, PA, Substantial damage. Unforecast wind and turbulence caused balloon panels to rip off and an uncontrolled descent into trees.
- [Incident 19880530038739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880530038739I), May 30, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N37008), Madera, CA. Balloon encountered downdraft which PIC stated unable to overcome. Touched powerlines interrupting service briefly.
- [Accident 19880514022829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880514022829A), May 14, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N1502K), Red Creek, NY. Ground crewman failed to get off basket until in the air then jumped and was injured. Failed to hear liftoff call.
- [Incident 19880227041759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880227041759I), Feb 27, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N2188H), Mesquite, TX. During descent, the free air balloon came in contact with a powerline. No damage or injuries.
- [Incident 19880207020199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880207020199I), Feb 7, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY7 (N1539S), Clearwater, KS. Flew too low over feed lot. Stampeded cattle with engine burn at low altitude. Property damage.

All 152: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-7/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2002FA0000943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000943), Mar 22, 2002: SWITCH. FAILED. (AVIONICS BUS SWITCH) INDICATIONS SHOW A SWITCH MANUFACTURING OR LOAD PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3215), May 25, 1995: HANGER SPRING. DEFECTIVE. THE BALLOON WORKS HAS ISSUED SB NR B30, DATED MARCH, 1995. WHEN BALLOON CAME IN FOR ANNUAL, THE PARTS RECEIVED FROM THE BALLOON WORKS TO PERFORM SB NR B30 WERE 

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (25)

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 SB01506AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB01506AT): Attachment of Firefly hot air balloon envelopes. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SB248NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB248NE): Installation of Ballooning Adventures ripstop polyester envelope. JR Aerosports LTD
- [STC SL2619SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL2619SO): Modification of envelope. 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 SB02218AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB02218AK): Design, fabrication, and installation of replacement balloon envelope. Alaska Consulting Mfg & Eng LLC
- [STC SB918GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB918GL): Addition of a refueling adapter to the main fuel line. LTA Aviation Inc
- [STC SB00374NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB00374NY): Installation of Aerostat Envelopes Model W-100-3 replacement envelope. Ronald T. DiGiovanni
- [STC SB790NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB790NE): Installation of an Aerostat Envelope, Model W-140-3 replacement envelope (3 point system). Ronald T. DiGiovanni
- [STC SA2739SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2739SW): Installation of electric blast valve. John Terry
- [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 SB580CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB580CH): Construction and installation of replacement envelope. (FIREFLY 7 S/N 7990). Kotecki Thomas
- [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 SB1679GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB1679GL): Replace suspension cables with Finn-Bilt Ltd. suspension cableKit No. 119 (Firefly 5, 6B, 7B), Kit No. 219 (Firefly 6, 7B, 8B), Kit No. 319 (Firefly 8), or Kit No. 419 (Firefly 9). Viitala William Thomas
- [STC SA5470NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5470NM): Installation of position light. Great American Balloon Co Inc
- [STC SB4627NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB4627NM): Installation of the Jack Klein auxiliary pilot light fuel kit. Klein Jack
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International
- [STC SA1908CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1908CE): Installation of a National Ballooning Model 752-12 envelope. National Ballooning Ltd
- [STC SB265NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB265NE): Replacement of envelope fabric repair material with ripstop polyester. Ballooning Adventures
- [STC SB2236NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB2236NM): Remove existing balloon envelope and install Caldwell Commercial CC-7 envelope. Caldwell Commercial Inc
- [STC SB11WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB11WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components
- [STC SB8WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB8WE): Data pertaining to this modification are considered inadequate for duplication in other aircraft. Limited to installation on Firefly 7, serial number 7880 ONLY. Thornton Ronald D
- [STC SL575SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SL575SO): Installation of ABP-181 automatic balloon pilot (automatic temperature control). Cline J Donald

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Medema/Balloon Works FIREFLY 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/medema-balloon-works-firefly-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637CM
- [Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-firefly-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1050128
- [Firefly Balloons 2010 FIREFLY 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/firefly-balloons-2010-firefly-7): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1050171

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