Aircraft Description
N40501 is a Balloon Works FIREFLY 7, a none aircraft registered to De Koevend Enterprises INC in Fort Garland, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 9, 1989. Powered by a None NONE engine, N40501 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4C1A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40501 was last updated on December 14, 2022. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Balloon Works is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 635 Balloon Works aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the FIREFLY 7 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N40501. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1985 | DEN85FA196 | Destroyed | Serious | Pending |
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC