# NTSB Accident WPR17FA023
> **CESSNA 172N** · 2016-11-18 · Moss Beach, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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