1 fatal · CESSNA 172N · 2016-11-18 · Moss Beach, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17FA023
Event ID
20161118X60539
Type
Accident
Date
2016-11-18
Location
Moss Beach, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.52, -122.51139
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172N
Registration
N6610D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of airplane control following an encounter with low level wind shear and turbulence during final approach for landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's decision to retract the wing flaps on final approach, which resulted in a sudden loss of lift.