NONE · Bellanca 7ECA · 2003-12-27 · Oxnard, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX04LA079
Event ID
20031230X02102
Type
Accident
Date
2003-12-27
Location
Oxnard, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.2, -119.199996
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bellanca
Model
7ECA
Registration
N53879
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the pin that secured the right rudder pedal to the brake cylinder arm due to improper installation of the pin. Also causal was the manufacturer's confusing maintenance instructions regarding the installation of the right rudder pedal pin and cotter key.