Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's misjudged fuel consumption calculations and the weather (high winds).
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NTSB investigation record
CHI94LA042
CompletedBalloon works Firefly7-15· N9079M
- Date
- December 5, 1993
- Location
- Pratt, KS
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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