# NTSB Accident LAX04CA157
> **Cessna 172C** · 2004-03-14 · Thermal, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04CA157
- **Event ID:** 20040330X00396
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-03-14
- **Location:** Thermal, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.628055, -116.160278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172C
- **Registration:** N8287X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to obtain and maintain sufficient airspeed, which led to a stall mush condition.  High density altitude was a contributing factor.

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