# NTSB Accident CHI98LA184
> **Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15** · 1998-05-30 · WATERLOO, IA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI98LA184
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10035
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-05-30
- **Location:** WATERLOO, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.490806, -92.350173
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Balloon Works
- **Model:** FIREFLY 7-15
- **Registration:** N25491
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during climb.  A factor was the power lines.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=CHI98LA184) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*