# NTSB Accident FTW97LA237
> **Rans S-12 Airaile S-12** · 1997-06-27 · FORT COLLINS, CO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA237
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08134
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-06-27
- **Location:** FORT COLLINS, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.549991, -105.059066
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Rans S-12 Airaile
- **Model:** S-12
- **Registration:** N2117X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Attempt by the pilot to fly the aircraft with the center of gravity out of limits.  A factor was a disconnected lift strut support cable.

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