MINR · BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY-7 · 1989-08-08 · INDIANOLA, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
MKC89LA175
Event ID
20001213X29208
Type
Accident
Date
1989-08-08
Location
INDIANOLA, IA, USA
Coordinates
41.36013, -93.560562
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY-7
Registration
N2210H
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TV TOWER DUE TO IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. UNFAVORABLE WIND/WINDSHEAR AND THE TALL TOWER WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.