# NTSB Accident DEN89LA185
> **BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 8B** · 1989-08-06 · LOUISVILLE, CO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89LA185
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29096
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-06
- **Location:** LOUISVILLE, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.959411, -105.139556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BALLOON WORKS
- **Model:** FIREFLY 8B
- **Registration:** N74191
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY EVALUATE THE WEATHER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. HIGH WINDS DEVELOPED DURING THE BALLOON FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN A ROUGH LANDING.

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