Casualties unknown

1997-07-02: Cessna 152 (N64954) — Majestic Skies Aviation — Madera, CA

Madera, CA, US

On July 2, 1997, a Cessna 152 (registration N64954) operated by Majestic Skies Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Madera, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff. 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 aborted a takeoff after experiencing a sinking sensation and drifting right, then veered off the runway and collided with a dirt berm.

Accident Overview

A student pilot reported that during the initial climb of a takeoff, he felt a sinking sensation and the airplane began drifting off the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that the winds were straight down the runway according to the windsock, and previous takeoffs and landings had been very smooth.

Attempted Correction and Abort

Attempts to correct the drift were unsuccessful, leading the pilot to elect to abort the takeoff. After touchdown, the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway, crossed a dirt area, and collided with a dirt berm. The sequence resulted in the aircraft coming to rest against the berm.

Pilot Background

The pilot was a student, and this incident occurred during a training flight. No further details regarding the pilot's experience or the flight's purpose were provided in the source.

Aircraft and Conditions

The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not mentioned in the source. The takeoff was conducted in conditions described as calm, with winds straight down the runway based on the pilot's observation of the windsock.

Outcome

The aircraft struck a dirt berm after departing the runway environment. The source did not specify any injuries, damage severity, or further consequences of the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08422. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.