Flight Tracker
N2116G
2006 FIREFLY BALLOONS INC FIREFLY 8B-15
Balloon · None · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
LONGEILL DAVID J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
AUBURN, NY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 11, 2014
Airworthiness Date
May 18, 2006
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Balloon

Airframe

Manufacturer
FIREFLY BALLOONS INC
Model
FIREFLY 8B-15
Year
2006
Serial Number
F8B-2089
Seats
1
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C06A
Mode S Code (Octal)
50340152

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
TRAGIS JOHN V PORTLAND, OR Mar 14, 1972
KING CHAMP AVIATION INC FLOWERY BRANCH, GA Mar 12, 2003

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Aug 26, 2001 Accident Substantial Homerville, GA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The improper replacement of an accessory drive component with an unapproved part by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the component and loss of engine power. The airplane subsequently collided with power lines and trees during an emergency landing.

NTSB ATL01LA095