No fatalities

Student Pilot Aborts Takeoff, Hits Parked Aircraft After Drifting Left (N25294)

Upland, CA, US

On May 5, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N25294) was involved in an aviation accident near Upland, CA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot on a cross-country training flight aborted a takeoff on Runway 24 after the aircraft drifted left, then struck two parked aircraft with the right wing. Winds were gusting to 22 knots.

Incident Overview

A student pilot, flying to practice takeoffs and landings at a different airport, experienced a loss of directional control during a landing attempt on Runway 24. After touching down, the aircraft began drifting left. The student pilot aborted the takeoff and reduced power to idle, but the aircraft continued off the left side of the runway, heading toward a row of parked aircraft.

Pilot Actions

The student pilot reported attempting to steer away from the parked aircraft, but the right wing of the aircraft struck two of them. The purpose of the flight was to practice takeoffs and landings at another airport. Upon departure, the winds were the same as at the destination airport.

Weather Conditions

The fixed-base operator (FBO) reported that winds were gusting to 22 knots. The certified flight instructor (CFI), who was working in the traffic pattern with another student at the time, stated that the winds were from the north. The CFI felt that a weather briefing was not required before the flight.

Aftermath

The aircraft sustained damage to its right wing. No injuries were reported among the student pilot or any other persons on the ground. The incident is under investigation.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 1988 Cessna 152 accident near Upland, CA?

A student pilot on a cross-country training flight aborted a takeoff on Runway 24 after the aircraft drifted left, then struck two parked aircraft with the right wing. Winds were gusting to 22 knots.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 1988 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 1988 involved a Cessna 152, registration N25294, at Upland, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25723. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.