[4] In an analysis by the Regional Plan Association in 2011, Monmouth Executive scored highly as a potential airport for airline flights to expand capacity and relieve aviation congestion in the New York area.

The lawsuit alleges that Antaki's First Amendment rights were violated when his employees were prevented from distributing leaflets at the Monmouth County Fair in July 2024.

The complaint seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages, accusing the county of attempting to suppress information about its plans to condemn the airport.

[6] Antaki alleges that the county's attempt to seize the 746-acre airport through eminent domain is motivated by the potential economic benefits tied to Netflix's planned $1 billion film production studio at Fort Monmouth.

County officials, however, cite unspecified security concerns as the reason for their actions, though Antaki disputes these claims, noting the airport has no safety violations and was relicensed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation in November 2024.

Antaki, who has owned the airport since 2013, claims the county's interest in the property only emerged after Netflix's commitment to the Fort Monmouth project.

The county's efforts to take over the airport have been met with legal resistance, with Antaki accusing local officials of political meddling and interference, including blocking federal grants and delaying infrastructure projects.

[11] On July 18, 1996, a fatal crash occurred at the airport involving a Champion 7GCBC (Citabria) aircraft, registered as N7557F, operated by United Aerial Advertising.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot's improper handling of the aircraft during the banner pickup maneuver, leading to an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to refuel, leading to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with known serious medical conditions, which likely resulted in impairment due to a stroke or TIA during the flight.

However, toxicological tests detected quinine in the pilot's liver tissue, which can cause side effects such as visual, auditory, and balance disturbances.

The aircraft was performing a low pass over runway 32 at an estimated altitude of 50 feet and a high speed of approximately 160 knots (184 mph) when the outboard section of the right wing separated due to structural failure.

The investigation revealed that the pilots exceeded the aircraft's operating limitations during the maneuver, and the right wing failed due to compressive buckling.

The solo instructional flight, operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91, resulted in the fatal injury of the student pilot and the complete destruction of the aircraft.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the airplane climbed to 425 feet before leveling off and then descending into a wooded area, igniting a post-impact fire that delayed access to the wreckage.