MINR · PIPER PA-28 · 1989-07-30 · CUMBERLAND, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO89DIG02
Event ID
20001213X28728
Type
Accident
Date
1989-07-30
Location
CUMBERLAND, MD, USA
Coordinates
39.650909, -78.759002
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28
Registration
N38370
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO TAKEOFF IN DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS. RELATED FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HIS LACK OF AN INSTRUMENT RATING.