CLIFF STARDUSTER II SA300
SAN JOSE, CA — July 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA341 |
| Event ID | 20110721X32355 |
| Location | SAN JOSE, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.32985, -121.77039 |
| Airport | Reid Hillview |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CLIFF |
| Model | STARDUSTER II SA300 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to not follow the designated taxiway, and failure to maintain clearance from a sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was making his final landing of the night and had just touched down. During the landing roll as he approached the end of runway 31R, he decided to cut the corner from the runway to the taxiway and substantially damaged the underside of his right wing when the airplane collided with a sign. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. The damage included broken and separated lower right wing spars.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.