CESSNA 172S

Hazleton, PA — December 12, 2021

Event Information

DateDecember 12, 2021
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA22LA087
Event ID20211216104410
LocationHazleton, PA
CountryUSA
Coordinates40.95840, -75.97460
AirportHAZLETON RGNL
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model172S
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

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.

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