# NTSB Accident MKC89LA175
> **BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY-7** · 1989-08-08 · INDIANOLA, IA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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