# NTSB Accident ERA23LA391
> **BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7** · 2023-09-03 · Anderson, SC, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA23LA391
- **Event ID:** 20231026193306
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-09-03
- **Location:** Anderson, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.51806, -82.67222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BALLOON WORKS
- **Model:** FIREFLY 7
- **Registration:** N192HH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to avoid trees during the descent for landing, resulting in substantial damage to the balloon.

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