Primary finding
Probable cause
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.
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NTSB investigation record
MKC89LA175
CompletedBalloon works Firefly-7· N2210H
- Date
- August 8, 1989
- Location
- Indianola, IA
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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