# NTSB Accident BFO93FA063
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 1993-04-17 · EDGEWATER, MD, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO93FA063
- **Event ID:** 20001211X12078
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-04-17
- **Location:** EDGEWATER, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.900955, -76.539634
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N56430
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after selecting the wrong runway for a precautionary landing , which resulted in an inadvertent descent into transmission lines, while attempting to maneuver back to the runway.  Factors related to the accident were fatigue failure of the number 4 exhaust valve, and failure of maintenance personnel to comply with service bulletins regarding the inspection and replacement of the valve.

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