N3842QCESSNA 172L2022-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172LS/N: 17259942

Summary

On May 28, 2022, a Cessna 172L (N3842Q) was involved in an accident near Canyon Lake, TX. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA222. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3842Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 28, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA222
Location
Canyon Lake, TX
Event ID
20220602105173
Coordinates
29.916957, -98.246684
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17259942
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
172LC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALTUS AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
301 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
TAYLOR
State / Zip Code
TX 76574-4965
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA222