Small Plane Flips During Takeoff at Upland's Cable Airport

Freddy Rivera was piloting the Cessna when the incident occurred.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 4:52am

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A small Cessna plane flipped over during takeoff at Cable Airport in Upland, California on Wednesday morning. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the incident, the exact cause of which is still under investigation.

Why it matters

Cable Airport is a small, local airfield that is frequently used for pilot training, making this type of incident particularly noteworthy for the surrounding community. The author of the original report had even taken flying lessons at the airport, giving them a personal connection to the story.

The details

According to ABC7, the failed takeoff incident occurred on Wednesday morning at Cable Airport in Upland. The plane involved was a small Cessna aircraft, which flipped over during the takeoff attempt. The exact cause of the incident is still unclear.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2026.

The players

Freddy Rivera

The pilot of the Cessna plane that flipped during takeoff at Cable Airport.

Cable Airport

A small, local airport in Upland, California that is frequently used for pilot training.

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What they’re saying

“I've Taken Flying Lessons Here Once”

— John Doe, Author

The takeaway

This incident at the small, local Cable Airport serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges associated with pilot training, even at relatively quiet airfields. The personal connection of the author to the airport adds an extra layer of significance to the story for the surrounding community.