# NTSB Accident BFO89DIG01
> **PIPER PA-25-235** · 1989-06-02 · PRESTON, MD, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO89DIG01
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28498
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-02
- **Location:** PRESTON, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.710826, -75.899459
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-25-235
- **Registration:** N4497Y
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE WHEAT CROP AS HE PASSED UNDER THE POWERLINE DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION SWATH RUN.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=BFO89DIG01) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*