On 7 Jun 2009, a CESSNA 180J operated by Stephen W. Groves was involved in an aviation accident near Bellingham, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Cessna 180J veered off the runway at Bellingham, Washington, after experiencing a bounce during the landing phase.
On June 7, 2009, a Cessna 180J, registration N5101Y, was performing a landing on runway 16 in Bellingham, WA. During the landing sequence, the aircraft experienced a slight bounce before veering to the right and exiting the runway.
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as VMC with a visibility of 10 statute miles. The airport's weather observation system recorded winds from 180 degrees at 6 knots.
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing.