CUB CRAFTERS INC CC11-100
San Jose, CA — September 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA456 |
| Event ID | 20110918X54940 |
| Location | San Jose, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.33278, -121.81973 |
| Airport | Reid-Hillview Arpt |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CUB CRAFTERS INC |
| Model | CC11-100 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his distraction by a cockpit warning light.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while taxiing, the airplane’s overvoltage light came on and several circuit breakers popped. While he was attempting to troubleshoot the problem, the airplane veered to the right, and its right wing struck a parked airplane. About 1.5 square yards of fabric separated from the right wing, and several of the wing’s ribs were bent.
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.