Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 17, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA456
Location
San Jose, CA
Event ID
20110918X54940
Coordinates
37.332778, -121.819725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his distraction by a cockpit warning light.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
CC11-100
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CC11-100
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
READ WILLIAM L II
Address
6502 FAIRVIEW RD
City
HIXSON
State / Zip Code
TN 37343-3103
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA456