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LOUISVILLE, Colorado

August 6, 1989 · NTSB DEN89LA185 · BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 8B (N74191)
Serious Injury
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NTSB Narrative

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY EVALUATE THE WEATHER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. HIGH WINDS DEVELOPED DURING THE BALLOON FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN A ROUGH LANDING.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN89LA185
AircraftBALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 8B
RegistrationN74191
Damage
FAR Part091
Location39.9594, -105.1396
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