CESSNA 180
Mount Vernon, WA — March 9, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 9, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA164 |
| Event ID | 20180309X63941 |
| Location | Mount Vernon, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.47055, -122.42167 |
| Airport | SKAGIT RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing the airplane bounced, he added power, and the airplane settled on the runway. During the landing roll he lost directional control, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing ribs and spar.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.