N38370

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28 S/N: 28-7725278

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 30, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89DIG02
Location
CUMBERLAND, MD
Event ID
20001213X28728
Coordinates
39.650909, -78.759002
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO TAKEOFF IN DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS. RELATED FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HIS LACK OF AN INSTRUMENT RATING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N38370
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7725278
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-28 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO89DIG02