Casualties unknown

1987-04-15: Cessna 152 (N5280Q) — Double Eagle Aviation — Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM, US

On April 15, 1987, a Cessna 152 (registration N5280Q) operated by Double Eagle Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Albuquerque, NM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot practicing unsupervised solo flight in gusty crosswinds became distracted on takeoff, failed to correct left drift, and after a partial abort attempt, the aircraft struck a runway light and then a hangar.

Incident Details

A student pilot was conducting an unsupervised solo flight in gusty crosswind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the pilot became distracted and did not correct for a left drift. The pilot removed all aileron correction, and when the left wing rose, left rudder was added. An attempt was made to abort the takeoff by applying forward pressure on the control yoke, but the throttle was not reduced. The propeller struck the runway several times.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft subsequently departed the runway to the left. The right wing struck a runway light. The aircraft then became airborne from a small rise and flew into the corner of a hangar, causing propeller contact with the hangar wall. After rebounding from the hangar, the aircraft came to rest.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30650. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.