# NTSB Accident BFO90FA012
> **BRITISH AEROSPACE BAE 3101** · 1989-12-16 · STAUNTON, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO90FA012
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29915
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-12-16
- **Location:** STAUNTON, VA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 20
- **Total aboard:** 20
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BRITISH AEROSPACE
- **Model:** BAE 3101
- **Registration:** N851JS
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY HEADING DURING THE  TAKEOFF  RUN.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  AIRPORT PERSONNEL'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT RUNWAY MARKING AND EDGE LIGHTS WERE ADEQUATELY CLEARED OF SNOW, ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL (NIGHT/WEATHER/TERRAIN/RUNWAY) CONDITIONS,  AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL PERCEPTION.

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