# NTSB Accident BFO96FA010
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 1995-10-08 · BIRD-IN-HAND, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO96FA010
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04640
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-10-08
- **Location:** BIRD-IN-HAND, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.04961, -76.17955
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N6360W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's (PIC's) improper in-flight planning/decision concerning simulated instrument flight during the traffic pattern/descent; and failure of the safety pilot (other crewmember) to provide adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid the obstruction.

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