# NTSB Accident BFO89DIG02
> **PIPER PA-28** · 1989-07-30 · CUMBERLAND, MD, USA · MINR
## 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.

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