Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA278

Bellingham, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N5101Y

CESSNA 180J

Analysis

The pilot reported that while 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.

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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