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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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. 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 · 3 FIREFLY 6B-15 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N31409 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2020-12-10 | Valid |
| N25884 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2019-12-20 | Valid |
| N2191G | Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2019-05-22 | Valid |