Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a soft, turf runway.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he landed on a soft, turf runway. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and struck a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. A postaccident examination of the airplane did not disclose any evidence of a mechanical malfunction. The pilot stated that the recent rains had made the turf runway soft.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA315 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 21, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Cambridge, Maryland
- Nearest airport
- Horn Point Airport (MD18)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Morrisey 2150A
- N-number
- N5122V
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.