# NTSB Accident BFO90LA034
> **PIPER PA-22-150** · 1990-04-08 · LOVINGSTON, VA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO90LA034
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22864
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-04-08
- **Location:** LOVINGSTON, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.580959, -79.050674
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-150
- **Registration:** N8874D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PILOT FAILURE TO CLIMB OUT OF GROUND EFFECT BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE AIRSPEED. FACTOR WAS UNFAVORABLE WIND AT TAKEOFF.

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