Pilot Debrief

CUB CRAFTERS INC CC11-100 near San Jose, CA — 2011-09-17

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Date
2011-09-17
Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Airport
RHV
Aircraft
CUB CRAFTERS INC CC11-100
Registration
N468CB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his distraction by a cockpit warning light.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that while taxiing, the airplane’s overvoltage light activated and several circuit breakers popped. While he was attempting to troubleshoot the problem, the airplane veered to the right, and the right wing struck a parked airplane, resulting in substantial damage to the wing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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