# NTSB Accident CHI97LA255
> **Taylorcraft L2A** · 1997-08-11 · SHELBYVILLE, IN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA255
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08583
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-11
- **Location:** SHELBYVILLE, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.51979, -85.77008
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** L2A
- **Registration:** N51372
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the loose fuel line fitting.

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