Balloon Works FIREFLY 7
345 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1974 to 2001; half of them date from 1992 or earlier. Colorado has the most (33). 17% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the FIREFLY 7 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (308), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (5)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Balloon Works
- Registered
- earliest certificate May 7, 1974; newest September 29, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Colorado33New Mexico29Missouri29North Carolina23Michigan22Iowa15Florida14New York12Kansas12California12Ohio11Texas10
Who owns them registrant type
Individual238 (69%)Co-owned50 (14%)Corporation32 (9%)LLC21 (6%)Partnership2 (0.6%)Government2 (0.6%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIREFLY 7-15 | 157 | 1991 to 2001 | 45.5% |
| FIREFLY 7 | 129 | 1910 to 1990 | 37.4% |
| FIREFLY 7B-15 | 33 | 1991 to 1999 | 9.6% |
| FIREFLY 7-B | 26 | 1981 to 1987 | 7.5% |
When they were built by decade · 149 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid342 (99%)Sale reported3 (0.9%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard320 (93%)None on file24 (7%)Experimental1 (0.3%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Balloon Stormers INC4Sky Adventures INC3Wicker Basket Balloon Center2University Of Central Missouri2De Koevend Enterprises INC2Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC2Aeronautical Adventures INC2Yadkin Valley Balloon Adventures INC1Whitford L Chandler1Westwinds Balloon CO INC1Weatherproof Montana LLC1V1 Rotate LLC1
Fleet pages: Balloon Stormers INC · Sky Adventures INC · Wicker Basket Balloon Center · University Of Central Missouri · De Koevend Enterprises INC · Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC · Aeronautical Adventures INC · Weatherproof Montana LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 59 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
2024-01-13CEN24LA093 · Firefly 7-15 N2582U · accident near Albany, TX · serious injuries
2023-09-03ERA23LA391 · FIREFLY 7 N192HH · accident near Anderson, SC · minor injuries
2018-10-10WPR19TA005 · FIREFLY 7 N7252H · accident near Placitas, NM · serious injuries
2017-02-24GAA17CA155 · FIREFLY 7 N7423D · accident near Statesville, NC · serious injuries
2012-05-06CEN12CA279 · FIREFLY 7-15 N9079S · accident near Hallsville, MO · no injuries
2008-08-17DFW08LA206 · Firefly 7-15 N90897 · accident near Mountain Grove, MO · 1 killed
2007-10-15CHI08CA017 · Firefly 7 N7408G · accident near East Hampstead, NH · serious injuries
2002-08-27FTW02LA240 · FireFly 7B-15 N242MS · accident near Oklahoma City, OK · serious injuries
The 8 most recent of 59 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 7 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
345 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Balloon Works FIREFLY 7s?
Colorado, with 33.
Who owns the Balloon Works FIREFLY 7?
17% 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 · 33 FIREFLY 7B-15 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3280E | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Kansas |
None on file | 2026-07-03 | Valid |
| N2586E | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner West Virginia |
Standard | 2026-05-27 | Valid |
| N9080Z | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2025-12-01 | Valid |
| N242MS | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2025-10-20 | Valid |
| N32885 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2024-12-21 | Valid |
| N71912 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2024-09-11 | Valid |
| N3291A | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2024-08-14 | Valid |
| N2580N | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2024-05-18 | Valid |
| N25718 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2023-11-08 | Valid |
| N7179M | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2023-11-03 | Valid |
| N32866 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC Front Royal, Virginia |
Standard | 2023-07-04 | Valid |
| N25657 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner Vermont |
Standard | 2022-07-08 | Valid |
| N3125K | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2022-02-18 | Valid |
| N3202Y | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2021-08-03 | Valid |
| N2578G | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2021-05-28 | Valid |
| N25735 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2021-05-08 | Valid |
| N2587Z | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 2020-04-27 | Valid |
| N7078S | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 2019-06-24 | Valid |
| N3289G | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2018-03-07 | Valid |
| N7061P | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
None on file | 2015-10-20 | Valid |
| N90755 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Balloon Stormers INC Ashland, Missouri |
Standard | 2015-10-14 | Valid |
| N3284C | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Balloon Stormers INC Ashland, Missouri |
Standard | 2015-07-29 | Valid |
| N9067Y | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2014-06-03 | Valid |
| N25664 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2013-04-30 | Valid |
| N25592 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2012-04-14 | Valid |
| N2593M | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner Missouri |
Standard | 2011-07-15 | Valid |
| N32824 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2011-06-28 | Valid |
| N31527 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2010-05-13 | Valid |
| N25577 | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2009-09-08 | Valid |
| N7082K | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2008-10-22 | Valid |
| N7076R | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2004-07-07 | Valid |
| N2570G | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Co-owned owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2004-05-21 | Valid |
| N3245F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 1996-10-29 | Valid |