March 11, 2026 — Upland, California A small plane flips over during takeoff at Cable Airport in Upland, California, according to ABC7 Los Angeles, though other reports indicate a runway overrun after landing on Runway 24. The Cessna T210L Turbo Centurion (N29138) struck a soil embankment at the runway’s end around 10:29 a.m. PDT, flipping upside down onto airport fencing and Dewey Road.
The pilot was uninjured, and the elderly female passenger was transported to a local hospital as a precaution with no serious injuries reported, per the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Incident Details
The privately operated Cable Airport, used for pilot training south of the 210 Freeway, saw the single-engine plane unable to stop within the runway distance. It overran into a safety embankment, overturning without fire. Airport operations continued uninterrupted.
UPLAND: At 10:29am fire crews responded to an aircraft incident at the Cable Airport. Upon arrival, a single engine plane was found upside down, resting on the airport fencing and on Dewey Road. Two souls were on board. The pilot was not injured, but the passenger, an elderly female was evaluated and transported to a local hospital as a precaution. It appeared that the small aircraft was unable to stop within the runway distance. The plane struck a soil based embankment, which acts as a safety feature at the end of the runway, and overturned. Both occupants were seat belted. No fire or any other injuries were reported.
KTLA 5 News aerial footage showed skid marks from the runway to the crash site on a hill near a street.
A small plane flips over during takeoff at Cable Airport in Upland, California, as described in initial coverage mirroring AOL and Yahoo reports.
Emergency Response and Aftermath
Fire personnel quickly assessed the occupants, confirming both were belted in. Claremont Courier noted police and investigators on scene, with a crane used to remove the aircraft. KTLA reporter Rich Prickett observed:
“The plane itself looks to be fairly well intact, so injuries are likely minor to moderate.”
Patch.com cited a witness: “It could have been a lot worse.”
No FAA or NTSB preliminary reports are available yet for this minor incident with no fatalities. Aviation Safety Network data showed a prior go-around before the landing.
A small plane flips over during takeoff at Cable Airport in Upland, California remains the description in some accounts, highlighting ongoing clarification on the exact phase of flight.
