# NTSB Accident LAX04LA079
> **Bellanca 7ECA** · 2003-12-27 · Oxnard, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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