# NTSB Accident BFO90FA003
> **CESSNA 177** · 1989-10-29 · MCHENRY, MD, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO90FA003
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29542
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-29
- **Location:** MCHENRY, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.550579, -79.350021
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177
- **Registration:** N30036
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE TAKEOFF AIRSPEED AS A RESULT OF AN IMPROPER FLAP SETTING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE A TAKEOFF WITH A TAILWIND, AN UPSLOPING RUNWAY, AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

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