# NTSB Accident NYC97LA085
> **Marsh-Turner BG-12A** · 1997-05-04 · MARION, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97LA085
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07996
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-04
- **Location:** MARION, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.580757, -83.120018
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Marsh-Turner
- **Model:** BG-12A
- **Registration:** N8711R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Disconnection of the elevator control rod which resulted in the loss of elevator control.  A factor was failure to complete the required maintenance inspection.

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