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March 9, 2018 · Cessna 180 Undesignat · N9463C
Mount Vernon, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mount Vernon, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 180 Undesignat (1955)
Tail Number
N9463C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA164
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced, he added power, and the airplane settled on the runway. During the landing roll he lost directional control, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing ribs and spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing the airplane bounced, he added power, and the airplane settled on the runway. During the landing roll he lost directional control, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing ribs and spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportSkagit Rgnl (0nm NE)
Runway11
Runway Length5478 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 Undesignat
Tail NumberN9463C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC