No fatalities

CESSNA 170 accident at Stoney Point, NC, 2 Apr 2022

Stoney Point, NC, United States

On April 2, 2022, a CESSNA 170 UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Stoney Point, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Apr 2022 CESSNA 170 UNDESIGNAT accident near Stoney Point, NC?

The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Apr 2022 CESSNA 170 UNDESIGNAT accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Apr 2022 involved a CESSNA 170 UNDESIGNAT, at Stoney Point, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.