CESSNA 172S
Hazleton, PA — December 12, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 12, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA087 |
| Event ID | 20211216104410 |
| Location | Hazleton, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.95840, -75.97460 |
| Airport | HAZLETON RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.