# NTSB Accident CEN13LA518
> **AMERICAN CHAMPION 7GCB** · 2013-09-02 · Pearsall, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13LA518
- **Event ID:** 20130903X03549
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-09-02
- **Location:** Pearsall, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.822221, -99.108886
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AMERICAN CHAMPION
- **Model:** 7GCB
- **Registration:** N9967Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the rudder cable due to electrical arcing damage from contact with an unguarded battery and the pilot's subsequent loss of control during the go-around.

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