Balloon Works FIREFLY 8
183 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1983 to 2005; half of them date from 1996 or earlier. Colorado has the most (17). 28% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the FIREFLY 8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Balloon · Balloons
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (161), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (9)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Balloon Works
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 9, 1983; newest October 2, 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 8B-15 | 123 | 1992 to 2005 | 67.2% |
| FIREFLY 8B | 37 | 1983 to 1991 | 20.2% |
| FIREFLY 8 | 18 | 1990 to 1999 | 9.8% |
| FIREFLY 8-24 | 5 | 1976 to 1988 | 2.7% |
When they were built by decade · 72 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: Wicker Basket Balloon Center · Island Balloons INC · Sky Adventures INC · Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons LLC · Sky Adventures
Accident history NTSB records · 26 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 8 most recent of 26 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 8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
183 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Balloon Works FIREFLY 8s?
Colorado, with 17.
Who owns the Balloon Works FIREFLY 8?
28% 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 · 5 FIREFLY 8-24 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7112Y | Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 |
Sky Adventures INC Oxford, Michigan |
None on file | 2003-11-08 | Valid |
| N7121J | Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 |
Wicker Basket Balloon Center Wixom, Michigan |
Standard | 1988-03-06 | Valid |
| N7108N | Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 |
Balloons Unlimited INC Middleburg, Virginia |
Standard | 1987-08-19 | Valid |
| N2088F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 1987-07-10 | Valid |
| N3650F | Balloon Works FIREFLY 8-24 |
Wicker Basket Balloon Center Wixom, Michigan |
Standard | 1983-08-09 | Valid |