Summary
On September 17, 2011, a Cub Crafters INC CC11-100 (N468CB) 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 failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his distraction by a cockpit warning light.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR11CA456. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N468CB.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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