# NTSB Accident BFO89FA012
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 1988-11-23 · MEADOWS OF DAN, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO89FA012
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27211
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-11-23
- **Location:** MEADOWS OF DAN, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.729019, -80.409873
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N4194W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT CONDUCTED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED INFLIGHT BRAKUP WHEN THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT WITHIN THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRCRAFT.

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