# NTSB Accident CHI08CA281
> **Firefly Balloons 8B-15** · 2008-09-11 · Springfield, IL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI08CA281
- **Event ID:** 20081003X41458
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-09-11
- **Location:** Springfield, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.844165, -89.67778
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Firefly Balloons
- **Model:** 8B-15
- **Registration:** N2053D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions by not steadying herself during the landing.

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