# NTSB Accident BFO89LA040
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 1989-06-01 · CRIDERS, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO89LA040
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28502
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-01
- **Location:** CRIDERS, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.74905, -79.000061
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N2602L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB.

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