# NTSB Accident LAX04FA301
> **Bellanca 7ECA** · 2004-08-23 · Malibu, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04FA301
- **Event ID:** 20040910X01396
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-08-23
- **Location:** Malibu, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.037776, -118.875
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 7ECA
- **Registration:** N53879
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other airplane.

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