No fatalities

CESSNA 180J accident at Arlington, WA, 7 May 2021

Arlington, WA, United States

On May 7, 2021, a CESSNA 180J operated by BOHON TODD R was involved in an aviation accident near Arlington, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 May 2021 CESSNA 180J accident near Arlington, WA?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 May 2021 CESSNA 180J accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 May 2021 involved a CESSNA 180J, operated by BOHON TODD R, at Arlington, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.