No fatalities

CESSNA 172M accident at Midland, TX, 8 May 2024

Midland, TX, United States

On May 8, 2024, a CESSNA 172M operated by AMERICAN PATROLS INC was involved in an aviation accident near Midland, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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