| Tail Number / N-Number | N4053Y |
| Manufacturer | BALLOON WORKS |
| Model | FIREFLY 7 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 10088 |
| Aircraft Type | Balloon |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 63 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | IHLE RONALD W |
| Street | PO BOX 216 |
| City | SLATER |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 50244-0216 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Story County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-01-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-02-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51141014 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4C20C |