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CESSNA 750 accident at Wall Township, NJ, 1 Apr 2023

Wall Township, NJ, United States

On April 1, 2023, a CESSNA 750 operated by Discovery Jets was involved in an aviation accident near Wall Township, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilots’ loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Also contributing was the flight crew’s decision to land at an airport where there was a rapidly approaching severe thunderstorm. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilots’ loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Also contributing was the flight crew’s decision to land at an airport where there was a rapidly approaching severe thunderstorm.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operationFlight crewDecision related to condition

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

  • 1 Apr 2023 — Cessna 750 Citation X (Discovery Jets)

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Apr 2023 CESSNA 750 accident near Wall Township, NJ?

The pilots’ loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Also contributing was the flight crew’s decision to land at an airport where there was a rapidly approaching severe thunderstorm.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Apr 2023 CESSNA 750 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Apr 2023 involved a CESSNA 750, operated by Discovery Jets, at Wall Township, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilots’ loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Also contributing was the flight crew’s decision to land at an airport where there was a rapidly approaching severe thunderstorm.

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