Balloon Works FIREFLY 6
18 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1975 to 2004; half of them date from 1981 or earlier. New York has the most (3). 22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the FIREFLY 6 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (15), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1)
- Seats
- None: unmanned
- Cruise speed
- about 67 mph
- Built of
- fabric and wicker
- Maker on the register
- Balloon Works
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 7, 1984; newest August 1, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 13 | 72% |
| Corporation | 3 | 17% |
| LLC | 1 | 6% |
| Co-owned | 1 | 6% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIREFLY 6B | 12 | 1977 to 1987 | 66.7% |
| FIREFLY 6B-15 | 3 | 1994 to 2004 | 16.7% |
| FIREFLY 6 | 3 | 1975 to 1988 | 16.7% |
When they were built by decade · 6 with no year on file
Registration status
By status, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Valid | 17 | 94% |
| Renewal notice sent | 1 | 6% |
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 15 | 83% |
| None on file | 2 | 11% |
| Experimental | 1 | 6% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Balloons Over Iowa LTD | 2 |
| Flying Unlike Noneother LTD | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC | 1 |
Fleet pages: Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 6 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 6 most recent of 6 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record. How this model compares with others, with the fleet taken into account: Accidents by model in Aviation Analytics.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
18 as of November 5, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Balloon Works FIREFLY 6s?
New York, with 3.
Who owns the Balloon Works FIREFLY 6?
22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are not named on this site at this time.
When were the Balloon Works FIREFLY 6s on the register built?
Between 1975 and 2004; half of them in 1981 or earlier.
How many Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 accidents has the NTSB recorded?
6 accidents and incidents since 1982, 1 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 made of?
A hot-air balloon: a coated nylon envelope, stainless-steel cables, and a wicker or aluminium basket under a propane burner. The FAA's type certificate data sheet is the authority for any one model.
What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 the component layer
A hot-air balloon: a coated nylon envelope, stainless-steel cables, and a wicker or aluminium basket under a propane burner. The design is held under 1 type certificate (A14SO, held by JR Aerosports LTD.). The FAA has issued 4 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this model, most of them about other and general. 21 approved modifications exist for it, the most by Electronics International.
FAA orders 4 airworthiness directives · newest first
By system
Orders by system, as a table
| orders | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Other and general | 3 | 75% |
| Engine | 1 | 25% |
Approved replacement parts 1 parts manufacturer approvals
Parts a company other than the maker may make for this design and sell as FAA-approved. The companies holding the most:
Most often: hot air (1).
Approved modifications 21 supplemental type certificates
Changes the FAA has approved for this design, from new avionics and engines to floats and parachutes. The companies holding the most:
Latest
Certificates and bulletins
Safety bulletins 1 · advice, not orders
Sources: the FAA's type certificate data sheets, airworthiness directives, supplemental type certificates, special conditions and special airworthiness information bulletins (Dynamic Regulatory System), and the FAA's service difficulty reports. A failure report is what an operator or repair station chose to file; the counts show reporting as much as reliability, and larger and commercial fleets report more. How the systems are grouped.
Connections how the FIREFLY 6 links to the rest of the register
- Balloon Works 565 aircraft on the register
- Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B 12 registered
- Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 3 registered
- Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 3 registered
- Built of fabric and wicker
- New York 3 of these aircraft
- North Carolina 3 of these aircraft
- Iowa 2 of these aircraft
- Wyoming 1 of these aircraft
- Virginia 1 of these aircraft
- Balloons Over Iowa LTD 2 of these aircraft
- Flying Unlike Noneother LTD 1 of these aircraft
- Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC 1 of these aircraft
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the FIREFLY 6 6 cases since 1982 · 1 fatal
- FAA orders naming the FIREFLY 6 4 airworthiness directives
- Approved modifications for the FIREFLY 6 21 supplemental type certificates
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/balloon-works/firefly-6.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 18
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9075F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2026-08-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1538A | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
None on file | 2023-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1533G | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-10-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N31409 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2020-12-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N25884 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2019-12-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2191G | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2019-05-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40585 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Wyoming |
None on file | 2018-07-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N27035 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 |
Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC Front Royal, Virginia |
Standard | 2018-04-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4052T | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2017-04-14 | Renewal notice sentFAA registration status code 25: First notice for registration renewal. All codes |
| N3764F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Balloons Over Iowa LTD Carlisle, Iowa |
Standard | 2016-05-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4038R | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Balloons Over Iowa LTD Carlisle, Iowa |
Standard | 2014-01-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2020F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 |
Flying Unlike Noneother LTD Raymond, Nebraska |
Standard | 2011-03-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2039H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2010-08-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7115H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Experimental | 2008-04-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8039H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 1996-04-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40371 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 1989-10-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N7125Z | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1988-07-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3738H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1984-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |