17 Sep 2011: CUB CRAFTERS INC CC11-100 — ZUBILLER RUDY

17 Sep 2011: CUB CRAFTERS INC CC11-100 — ZUBILLER RUDY

No fatalities • San Jose, CA, United States

Probable cause

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

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

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.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 10sm

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