# NTSB Accident BFO89LA018
> **CESSNA 172I** · 1989-02-26 · FORT WASHINGTON, MD, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO89LA018
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27697
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-02-26
- **Location:** FORT WASHINGTON, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.729389, -77.00064
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172I
- **Registration:** N8359L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PASSENGER FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO BOARD THE AIRCRAFT. BOTH THE PILOT FAILURE TO SUPERVISE THE BOARDING OF THE PASSENGER AND THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT.

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