2 fatal · Taylorcraft BF12 · 2007-07-28 · West Linn, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA07LA217
Event ID
20070808X01147
Type
Accident
Date
2007-07-28
Location
West Linn, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.359443, -122.611663
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Taylorcraft
Model
BF12
Registration
N13060
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic.