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 never named here.
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
- Maker on the register
- Balloon Works
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 7, 1984; newest August 1, 2026
Where they are owner's state
New York3North Carolina3Iowa2Wyoming1Virginia1Pennsylvania1Oklahoma1Nebraska1Minnesota1Florida1Connecticut1California1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual13 (72%)Corporation3 (17%)LLC1 (6%)Co-owned1 (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
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid18 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard15 (83%)None on file2 (11%)Experimental1 (6%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Balloons Over Iowa LTD2Flying Unlike Noneother LTD1Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC1
Fleet pages: Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 6 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
1989-08-05FTW89FA143 · FIREFLY 6B N27113 · accident near Baton Rouge, LA · 1 killed
1987-04-05MKC87FA067 · FIREFLY 6 N3695B · accident near Kansas City, MO · serious injuries
1985-11-17DEN86LA025 · FIREFLY 6B N4052K · accident near Englewood, CO · minor injuries
1985-07-16CHI85LA291 · FIREFLY 6B N1533S · accident near Battle Creek, MI · serious injuries
1983-09-24MKC83LA228 · FIREFLY 6 N2023F · accident near Fort Madison, IA · serious injuries
1982-06-13MKC82DA102 · FIREFLY 6 N2067F · accident near Hudson, IA · no injuries
The 6 most recent of 6 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Balloon Works FIREFLY 6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
18 as of October 2, 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 never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 12 FIREFLY 6B (all versions)
| 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 |
| N40585 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Wyoming |
None on file | 2018-07-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4052T | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2017-04-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. 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 |
| 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 |
| N3738H | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1984-12-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |