Runway excursion Accident Cessna 180J N5101Y, Saturday 6 June 2009

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Date:	Saturday 6 June 2009
Time:	17:00 LT
Type:	Cessna 180J
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N5101Y
MSN:	18052550
Total airframe hrs:	5895 hours
Engine model:	Continental O-470
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Bellingham, Washington - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Bellingham Airport, WA (BLI/KBLI)
Destination airport:	Bellingham Airport, WA (BLI/KBLI)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
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.

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

Accident investigation: