CESSNA 180J
Bellingham, WA — June 7, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 7, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA278 |
| Event ID | 20090608X30506 |
| Location | Bellingham, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.79417, -122.53750 |
| Airport | Bellingham |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that when landing on runway 16 the airplane experienced a slight bounce then veered to the right off the runway. The weather observation system at the airport recorded southerly winds at 6 knots around the time of the accident. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
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.