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Student Pilot Reports Nose Gear Separation and Nose-Over During Touch and Go (N5290B)

Santa Teresa, NM, US

On October 28, 2004, a Cessna 152 (registration N5290B) was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Teresa, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to abort the 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.

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

During a touch and go landing, a student pilot reported the airplane veered left off the runway and struck sagebrush, causing nose gear separation and nose-over.

Flight Details

A student pilot reported performing two touch and go landings. During the ground roll of a subsequent takeoff, the pilot advanced the throttle forward.

Accident Sequence

The pilot stated that the airplane "veered sharply to the left" and departed the runway. He was unable to "reduce the power" because the terrain was bumpy. The nose wheel struck an outcropping of sagebrush, separating the nose gear. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage. The nose gear separated after striking sagebrush.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Oct 2004 Cessna 152 accident near Santa Teresa, NM?

During a touch and go landing, a student pilot reported the airplane veered left off the runway and struck sagebrush, causing nose gear separation and nose-over.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Oct 2004 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Oct 2004 involved a Cessna 152, registration N5290B, at Santa Teresa, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to abort the 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/20041203X01923. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.