Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his distraction by a cockpit warning light.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR11CA456 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 17, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- San Jose, California
- Nearest airport
- Reid-Hillview Arpt (RHV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cub Crafters Inc CC11-100
- N-number
- N468CB
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.