Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 8, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA175
Location
INDIANOLA, IA
Event ID
20001213X29208
Coordinates
41.360130, -93.560562
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2210H
Make
BALLOON WORKS
Serial Number
7738
Model / ICAO
FIREFLY-7
Registered Owner (Historical)
Status
Deregistered
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MKC89LA175