# NTSB Accident CEN13FA364
> **CESSNA 172M** · 2013-06-21 · Waterford, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13FA364
- **Event ID:** 20130621X52631
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-06-21
- **Location:** Waterford, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.667221, -83.412223
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N9926Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps before attempting to take off, due to his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which prevented the airplane from maintaining adequate altitude for takeoff.

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