No fatalities

CESSNA 150G accident at Cross Keys, NJ, 14 Sept 2023

Cross Keys, NJ, United States

On September 14, 2023, a CESSNA 150G operated by HIGH EXPOSURE INC was involved in an aviation accident near Cross Keys, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Sept 2023 CESSNA 150G accident near Cross Keys, NJ?

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Sept 2023 CESSNA 150G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Sept 2023 involved a CESSNA 150G, operated by HIGH EXPOSURE INC, at Cross Keys, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin.