No fatalities
12 Dec 2021: CESSNA 172S — Infinity Flight Group — Hazleton, PA
On 12 Dec 2021, a CESSNA 172S operated by Infinity Flight Group was involved in an aviation accident near Hazleton, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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 Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation