Banner plane crash in the bay – perhaps 1970s – LBI Views

There was a recent crash in 2020 of a banner plane in 2020 where two lifeguards rescued the pilot.  That plane crashed into the ocean. This is a photo of a crash in the bay from perhaps the late 1970’s or maybe the 1980’s. 

1970’s banner plane crash in the bay.

As I recall, this plane crashed in the middle grounds just north of Barrel Island. Unfortunately I don’t recall the year or other details. It was definitely a banner plane and the pilot was rescued. It isn’t every day that you see a plane in the bay.

Banner Plane Crash 2020

In 2020, a banner plane crashed into the surf at Surf City.  Surf City lifeguards Scott Meggitt and Charles Orborne rescued the pilot. 

https://youtu.be/7HdPTYwzZx8

• Patch article
• 6ABC newscast

Approximate location of the 1970’s crash

No tags for this post.