# NTSB Accident CHI97LA305
> **Balloon Works FIREFLY 7B-15** · 1997-08-10 · COLUMBIA, MO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA305
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08605
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-10
- **Location:** COLUMBIA, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.020145, -92.299468
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Balloon Works
- **Model:** FIREFLY 7B-15
- **Registration:** N90755
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision.  The unfavorable wind was a related factor.

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