# NTSB Incident ERA13IA326
> **PIPER PA-34** · 2013-07-17 · Palm Coast, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13IA326
- **Event ID:** 20130719X01824
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 2013-07-17
- **Location:** Palm Coast, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.601943, -81.208335
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-34
- **Registration:** N767PE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The installation of an incorrect rudder trim tab control rod by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the rod failing in flight due to overload and subsequent uncontrolled rudder oscillations.

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