N3016R — 2012 Firefly Balloons 2010 Inc FIREFLY 12B
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026
N3016R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- F12B-010
- Manufacturer
- Firefly Balloons 2010 Inc
- Model
- FIREFLY 12B
- Year
- 2012
- Category
- Balloon
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures — Pagosa Springs, CO
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to properly control the balloon during a steep approach that resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2012 Firefly Balloons 2010 Inc FIREFLY 12B).
- Jul 13, 2012registered — Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N3016R was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2012 Firefly Balloons 2010 Inc FIREFLY 12B above.
- until Mar 26, 20072007 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (s/n 11650)
Frequently asked
- Has N3016R been in an accident?
- Yes. N3016R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N3016R?
- N3016R is a 2012 Firefly Balloons 2010 Inc FIREFLY 12B (balloon), serial number F12B-010.
- Who is N3016R registered to?
- N3016R is registered to Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures of Pagosa Springs, CO. Registration status: active.
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