No fatalities
8 May 2024: CESSNA 172M — AMERICAN PATROLS INC — Midland, TX
Probable cause
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedIncorrect use/operationEffect on operation