Flight Tracker
N9039A
1989 BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 8B
Balloon · None · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KIRK CHAD JUSTIN
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ZEBULON, NC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 24, 2022
Airworthiness Date
May 4, 1989
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Balloon

Airframe

Manufacturer
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY 8B
Year
1989
Serial Number
F8B-171
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)
AC7DE5
Mode S Code (Octal)
53076745

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.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Aug 12, 1987 Accident Substantial INDEPENDENCE, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB LAX87LA289