# Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1050107 - Manufacturer (registry): BALLOON WORKS - Model: FIREFLY 8-24 - Aircraft type: Balloon - Category: Balloon - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 60 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A14SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A14SO) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: JR Aerosports Ltd. - Registered aircraft: 5 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/balloon-works-firefly-8-24 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 ## 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 (5) - [N2088F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2088F): [Rogina James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROGINA%20JAMES%20W), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1976, S/N 801 - [N3650F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3650F): [Wicker Basket Balloon Center](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKER%20BASKET%20BALLOON%20CENTER), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), built 1983, S/N F8-010 - [N7108N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7108N): [Balloons Unlimited Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLOONS%20UNLIMITED%20INC), [Middleburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Middleburg), S/N F8-105 - [N7112Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7112Y): [Sky Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Oxford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oxford), S/N F8-118 - [N7121J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7121J): [Wicker Basket Balloon Center](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICKER%20BASKET%20BALLOON%20CENTER), [Wixom, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Wixom), built 1988, S/N F8-127 ## NTSB investigations (16) 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 FTW98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA008), Oct 6, 1997: Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 (N74056), Albuquerque, NM, no damage. Probable cause: the passenger's failure to follow procedures/directives for the landing. - [NTSB LAX94LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA337), Aug 23, 1994: Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 (N90299), Sedona, AZ, no damage. Probable cause: a tip over of the balloon and basket during a high wind landing due to the pilot's inability to compensate for the increased wind speed conditions during the final stages of the flight and landing. - [NTSB LAX91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA047), Nov 26, 1990: Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 (N7113U), Poway, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WHICH RELATED TO THE BASKET'S TIPPING OVER WERE THE PILOT'S MISJUDGING THE WIND DIRECTION AND THE WIND'S RELATIVE HIGH… - [NTSB DEN89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA077), Feb 14, 1989: Balloon Works AX8-24 (N7127J), Telluride, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: ICE FORMING IN THE FUEL TANK SHUT OFF VALVE, AND THE BURNER BLAST VALVE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING LANDING. - [NTSB LAX88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA079), Jan 1, 1988: Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 (N74169), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX87LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA168), Apr 5, 1987: Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 (N3750D), Phoenix, AZ, no damage - [NTSB LAX87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA160), Mar 19, 1987: Balloon Works Barnes FF-8-24 (N3750D), Phoenix, AZ, minor damage - [NTSB MIA87LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA030), Nov 4, 1986: Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 (N37171), Brandon, FL, no damage - [NTSB LAX86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA159), Mar 31, 1986: Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 (N3694C), Pheonix, AZ, no damage - [NTSB LAX84LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA425), Jul 27, 1984: Balloon Works Fire FLY 8-24 (N27046), Yountville, CA, no damage - [NTSB SEA84LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA144), Jun 24, 1984: Balloon Works Barnes AX-8 (N1509H), Monroe, WA, no damage - [NTSB CHI84LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA216), May 27, 1984: Balloon Works Barnes Firefly 8-24 (N3679A), Burnsville, MN, no damage - [NTSB LAX84LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA231), Mar 24, 1984: Balloon Works Fire FLY 8-24 (N36104), Phoenix, AZ, minor damage - [NTSB CHI83LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA310), Jul 13, 1983: Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 (N1509W), Hamel, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN79DTE59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79DTE59), Jul 9, 1979: Balloon WKS FF-8 (N40434), Center, CO, minor damage - [NTSB ANC78DAA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAA11), Mar 30, 1978: Balloon WKS FF-8 (N2088F), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (29) 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 19971006037599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971006037599A), Oct 6, 1997: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N74056), Albuquerque, NM. Bounced landing. Passenger received a broken arm. Failed to bend her knees as instruckted. (-23) on October 6, 1997, at approximately 0800 mountain daylight… - [Incident 19950430015419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950430015419I), Apr 30, 1995: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N9005D), Fairbanks, AK, Minor damage. Narrative: at 2030 LCL time on 4/30/95 a hot air balloon with four passengers and a flight crew of one lifted off from the parking area at wedgewood manor… - [Incident 19950219006529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950219006529I), Feb 19, 1995: Balwks FIREFLY8 (N9091N), Napa, CA. Narrative: the incident occurred during a balloon landing on a city street in a congested residential area within the city limits of Napa, California. The… - [Accident 19940823048299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940823048299A), Aug 23, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY8 (N90299), Sedona, AZ. High wind landing. Basket tipped over. One passenger injuried. Rough terrain a factor. - [Incident 19940605026769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940605026769I), Jun 5, 1994: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N36108), Libertytown, MD. While waiting cool down and balloon to collapse a gust of wind tipped basket. Passenger not braced fell on another. - [Accident 19901125052089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901125052089A), Nov 25, 1990: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N7113U), Poway, CA, Minor damage. Bumpy landing in a field. Dragged by wind basket,hit dirt bank,tipped over. One passenger was ejected. - [Incident 19890603031349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890603031349I), Jun 3, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N36993), Davis, CA. Wind increased just before landing. Impacted with a ridge. Pilot ejected from balloon. Wind dragged basket. - [Accident 19890214021249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890214021249A), Feb 14, 1989: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N7127J), Telluride, CO, Substantial damage. Balloon burner and tank valves froze open on approach. Used back up burner to land on mountainside at 9000 feet. - [Accident 19880101001249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880101001249A), Jan 1, 1988: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N74169), Peoria, AZ, Substantial damage. Made a hard high wind landing. Pilot was thrown out of basket after assisting a passenger that lost her grip. - [Incident 19870420029859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870420029859I), Apr 20, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N74169), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Winds increased causing balloon to make high wind landing. Minor damage and injuries. - [Accident 19870405008419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870405008419A), Apr 5, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N3750D), Phoenix, AZ. The balloon failed to climb properly. The pilot pulled out the top to avoid powerlines. Three passengers injured. - [Accident 19870319052179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870319052179A), Mar 19, 1987: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N3750D), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Collided with a mobile home during a high wind landing. Landed two miles from initial collision with the residence. - [Accident 19861104060169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861104060169A), Nov 4, 1986: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N37171), Brandon, FL. The balloon landed hard and passengers were injured when they let go of the basket. - [Incident 19860331013659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860331013659I), Mar 31, 1986: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N3617Z), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Encountered downdraft during landing and struck the ground. - [Accident 19860331010839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860331010839A), Mar 31, 1986: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N3694C), Phoenix, AZ. Made a hard landing due to shifting winds and downdraft. Passenger thrown out of basket, seriously injured. - [Incident 19851109072319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851109072319I), Nov 9, 1985: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N4069K), Mesa, AZ. Encountered downdraft and struck a lamp post during landing. - [Accident 19850731046169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850731046169A), Jul 31, 1985: Balwks FIREFLY8 (N2056F), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Wind shifted and gusted during approach to land. Envelope grazed light standard tearing fabric. Safe landing. - [Accident 19850224006049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850224006049A), Feb 24, 1985: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N3608C), Scottsdale, AZ, Destroyed. Touched down short of intended field. During attempt to relocate to a smooth field, envelope struck powerlines. - [Accident 19840727036599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840727036599A), Jul 27, 1984: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N27046), Yountville, CA. Hard landing resulted in injuries to passenger. - [Accident 19840623056399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840623056399A), Jun 23, 1984: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N1509H), Monroe, WA. Balloon made hard landing causing injury to 1 of the passengers. - [Incident 19840612044899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840612044899I), Jun 12, 1984: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N1505V), Coatesville, PA. Landed in tall grass rough field. A female passenger was injured when others fell on her on a bumpy landing. - [Accident 19840527019069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840527019069A), May 27, 1984: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N3679A), Burnsville, MN. Basket blown over during balloon deflation. 13 year old boy got his leg under basket. Fractured his leg. - [Accident 19840323009019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840323009019A), Mar 23, 1984: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N36104), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Balloon basket tipped over during land causing injuries to passengers. - [Accident 19830713037029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830713037029A), Jul 13, 1983: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N1509W), Hamel, MN, Substantial damage. Accidently turned off pilot light while turning a valve. Unable relight for landing. Basket hit a tractor and fence - [Incident 19810503033289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810503033289I), May 3, 1981: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N1524C), Walla Walla, WA. Basket struck ground from 10 feet and it dragged 450 feet during approach in gusty wind. Jolting injured passenger. - [Accident 19790710018579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790710018579A), Jul 10, 1979: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N40434), Center, CO, Minor damage. During balloon landing,wind switched direction and increased velocity,dragged balloon on ground. Injured 2 pass. - [Incident 19790607015149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790607015149I), Jun 7, 1979: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N40434), Delnorte, CO. Balloon pilot-in-training fell while landing - [Accident 19780330004709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780330004709A), Mar 30, 1978: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N2088F), Fairbanks,Ak, AK, Substantial damage. Mouth of balloon blown shut. - [Accident 19770629018459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770629018459A), Jun 29, 1977: Balwks FIREFLY824 (N2069F), Liberty, MO. One pax fell on another breaking latters leg. Pax were briefed before landing. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2010FA0001189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001189), Aug 9, 2010: HOSE. LEAKING. HOT AIR BALLOON WAS DELIVERED FOR AN ANNUAL INSP, INCLUDING SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT OF ALL PROPANE FUEL HOSES. (7) REPLACEMENT FUEL HOSES SUPPLIED, WERE DELIVERED ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (18) 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 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 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 - [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 SB11WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB11WE): Installation of a digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components - [STC SB2WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SB2WE): Installation of digital readout balloon envelope temperature indicator. Advanced Aircraft Components ## 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 - [W-140-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/507AB94F43D7A5F38525703F004DD08F.0001): Hot Air Balloon Envelope. Custom Nine Designs Inc · Replaces 6, 6B, 7, 7B, 8-24, 8B · Apr 29, 1993 --- 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.