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Student Pilot's Solo Takeoff Ends in Snowbank After Left Veer (N89084)

South St. Paul, MN, US

On March 10, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N89084) was involved in an aviation accident near South St. Paul, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During his second solo flight, a student pilot veered left during takeoff, applied right rudder, but the airplane exited the runway and contacted a snowbank.

Event Details

The student pilot had just completed several touch and go landings with a flight instructor. He then proceeded to conduct two solo touch and go landings and one full stop landing. On the first takeoff of his solo flight, as he applied power and the airplane began accelerating, it started to veer to the left. The pilot applied right rudder input in an attempt to correct the deviation, but the airplane continued moving left, departing the runway surface. The airplane subsequently contacted a snowbank adjacent to the runway.

Pilot Report

The student pilot reported that the airplane began veering left immediately after power application for takeoff. Despite his application of right rudder, the airplane did not respond sufficiently and continued off the runway. The accident occurred during the student's second solo flight. No further information about the airplane, weather, or other conditions was provided in the report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Mar 1999 Cessna 152 accident near South St. Paul, MN?

During his second solo flight, a student pilot veered left during takeoff, applied right rudder, but the airplane exited the runway and contacted a snowbank.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 1999 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 1999 involved a Cessna 152, registration N89084, at South St. Paul, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00284. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.