| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | Dawson, MD
39.477593°N, 78.943636°W |
| Tail number | N1548N |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 26 Jun 1999 |
| Aircraft type | Piper J3C-85 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.