Primary finding
Probable cause
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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NTSB investigation record
DEN89LA185
CompletedBalloon works Firefly8B· N74191
- Date
- August 6, 1989
- Location
- Louisville, CO
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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