# NTSB Accident ERA09LA230
> **CHAMPION 7HC** · 2009-04-04 · Centre, AL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09LA230
- **Event ID:** 20090404X75354
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-04-04
- **Location:** Centre, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.165, -85.635002
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CHAMPION
- **Model:** 7HC
- **Registration:** N8560E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.

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