N1527D
Firefly Balloons INC FIREFLY 8B-15 · built 2002
Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on January 21, 1997.
Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.
Earlier aircraft with this registration
Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 2002 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N1527D.
- November 17, 1994Accident
the improper installation of a cabin heater system, resulting in an in-flight fire and subsequent loss of control and collision with trees. Full accident record
- June 12, 1988Accident
DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE PILOT NOTED A VIBRATION AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT. HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT BY APPLYING RIGHT BRAKE AND RUDDER, BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY INTO THE GRASS. THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT FAILED AT THE FUSELAGE AND THE WING SPAR WAS DAMAGED AT THE TIP.
- July 8, 1972Accident
Inadequate Maintenance And Inspection; Reservoir,Lines,Fittings; Improperly Installed; Material Failure
- October 20, 1966Accident
Tailwheel Assemblies; Material Failure