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Student Pilot Loses Directional Control During Soft Field Takeoff Practice (N5144L)

Frisco, TX, US

On July 21, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N5144L) operated by Monarch Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Frisco, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the simulated soft field takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 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

A 49-hour student pilot lost directional control during a practice soft field takeoff on runway 17, veering left into a ditch.

Event Description

During a practice soft field takeoff on runway 17, a student pilot with 49 hours of flight experience lost directional control of the airplane. According to the pilot, after the nose wheel lifted off the ground, the airplane veered to the left of the runway. The aircraft subsequently came to rest in a ditch with its nose low.

Pilot Statement

The student pilot reported that he 'lost control of the aircraft' during the takeoff. No further details regarding the pilot's actions or the sequence of events were provided.

Weather Conditions

The wind at the time of the accident was reported as coming from 190 degrees at 10 knots. The influence of these wind conditions on the accident was not specified.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 1999 Cessna 152 accident near Frisco, TX?

A 49-hour student pilot lost directional control during a practice soft field takeoff on runway 17, veering left into a ditch.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jul 1999 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jul 1999 involved a Cessna 152, registration N5144L, operated by Monarch Aviation, at Frisco, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the simulated soft field takeoff.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19273. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.