# NTSB Accident SEA07LA217
> **Taylorcraft BF12** · 2007-07-28 · West Linn, OR, USA · FATL
## 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.

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