CLIFF STARDUSTER II SA300 near SAN JOSE, CA — 2011-07-19
Final reportWPR11CA341
- Date
- 2011-07-19
- Location
- SAN JOSE, CA, USA
- Airport
- KRHV
- Aircraft
- CLIFF STARDUSTER II SA300
- Registration
- N411TM
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to not follow the designated taxiway, and failure to maintain clearance from a sign.
NTSB narrative
During the landing roll, as the pilot approached the end of the runway, he decided to cut the corner from the runway to the taxiway. He said the airplane collided with a sign that he did not see. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the underside of the right wing, and the lower right wing spars were broken and separated. He said that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 6 docket documents
Docket documents6
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Correspondence from NTSB Aerospace Engineerother
- Photo 1. Damage to the lower right aileron. Airport operationsphotos
- Photo 2. Damage to trailing edge. Airport operationsphotos
- Photo 4. Damage to the lower right wing. Airport operationsphotos
- Picture 3. Lower right wing upper skin. Airport operatorphotos
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