Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Hazleton, PA — 2021-12-12

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Date
2021-12-12
Location
Hazleton, PA, USA
Airport
HZL
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N215LP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
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.

NTSB narrative

The pilot landed with a tailwind and had a higher-than-normal approach speed. The airplane landed long, bounced, and went off the runway. The airplane struck a taxiway light resulting in substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

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Docket documents6

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