Cessna 150M accident near Ocean City, New Jersey, July 30, 1997
On July 30, 1997 at about 7:10 pm local time, a Cessna 150M, registered N63056, was substantially damaged in an accident near Ocean City, New Jersey (Ocean City Muni airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and failure to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the crosswind.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 30, 1997 · about 7:10 pm local time
- Place
- Ocean City, New Jersey · Ocean City Muni
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150M · all 150Ms on the register
- Registration
- N63056 · no longer on the register · serial 15077069
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot landed on runway 6. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left, and went into a field. A witness said the airplane bounced once upon touchdown, and then veered to the left. The witness also stated that the wind was from about 100 degrees at 12 knots. The pilot reported there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane or the engine.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 83 hours in all
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: THV York PA at 5:30 pm
- Destination: 26N NJ
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 6, 2,977 ft by 59 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 080° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 52°F (11°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 6:54 pm from ACY, 14 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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