Summary
On July 19, 2011, a Cliff STARDUSTER II SA300 (N411TM) was involved in an incident near San Jose, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's decision to not follow the designated taxiway, and failure to maintain clearance from a sign.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR11CA341. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N411TM.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to not follow the designated taxiway, and failure to maintain clearance from a sign.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA341