Aviation accident BFO95FA033

1 fatal · PIPER PA-46-310P · 1995-03-15 · CAMBRIDGE, MD, USA

Event

NTSB number: BFO95FA033
Event ID: 20001207X03078
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-03-15
Location: CAMBRIDGE, MD, USA
Coordinates: 38.559181, -76.069244

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-46-310P
Registration: N166CP
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAWN
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

the commercial/instrument rated pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate altitude/clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision making, and the fog.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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