Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA178
Location
Midland, TX
Event ID
20240509194231
Coordinates
31.855000, -102.073940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the flaps.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N69PW
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17265317
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
AMERICAN PATROLS INC
Address
10306 S COUNTY ROAD 1210
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
TX 79706-7820
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# CEN24LA178