On July 24, 1999, a Cessna 180 (registration N9330C) was involved in an aviation accident near Frankfort, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the inadequate flare and the go-around not performed by the pilot. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a full-stop landing, a personal flight touched down, settled abruptly to the left, bounced, veered right, and skidded off the runway's west side.
Incident Details
A personal flight was on approach for a full-stop landing at its destination airport. The pilot reported that the winds were light and variable at the time of the landing.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, upon touchdown, the aircraft "settled abruptly to the left and became unstable." The aircraft initially remained on the center of the runway but then "turned hard right."
Witness Account
A witness observed the landing and reported that the aircraft made a hard initial touchdown, followed by a bounce estimated at approximately 4 to 5 feet in height. After a subsequent hard contact with the runway, the aircraft veered to the right and skidded off the west side of the runway.
The aircraft came to rest off the runway surface. No further information was provided regarding the extent of any damage or injuries.