Abstract: A latch housing with a load arm carried by the housing. A control latch assembly is included in the latch housing operatively controlling movement of the load arm between the open and closed positions. A latch override slot is included in the housing providing open direct passage to the control latch assembly from an exterior of the latch housing. A locking pin is carried by the housing adapted to be received in the latch override slot. The locking pin has a locked position inserted into the latch override slot wherein the pin extends into the housing and engages the control latch assembly to override operation of the control latch assembly and prevent movement of the load arm, and an unlocked position withdrawn from the latch override slot wherein the control latch assembly is free to operate the load arm between the open and closed positions.