Cessna 150M accident near Armorel, Arkansas, August 12, 1995
On August 12, 1995, a Cessna 150M, registered N714FX, was destroyed in an accident near Armorel, Arkansas. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 12, 1995
- Place
- Armorel, Arkansas
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150M · all 150Ms on the register
- Registration
- N714FX · registry record · serial 15079152
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
A witness described 'the plane involved in a spin with the nose pointed toward the ground and the tail of the plane was spinning.' The autopsy and the pilot's mother revealed extensive surgeries that were not admitted on the pilot's medical application. Entries in the pilot's logbook included 'bombs practice 2 passes 1 drop' 'hammerheads,' and 'bomb run.' The pilot (as a student) made maintenance entries returning the airplane to service. FAA regulations do not permit student pilots to perform maintenance. Local authorities reported that the passenger had a history of drug abuse and sheriff personnel had responded to the pilot's residence numerous times on domestic disturbances. The pilot's mother reported that the passenger's obsession with her son and his medical condition created tension in her son's life. Toxicology was positive for marihuana (0.008 ug/ml blood; 0.059 ug/ml urine), methamphetamine (1.150 ug/ml blood; 14.600 urine), and amphetamine (0.047 ug/ml blood; 0.372 ug/ml urine). According to Dr. Canfield of CAMI, the level of methamphetamine would 'likely cause significant impairment of judgment in the cockpit.'
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 130 hours in all; 108 in this make and model; 31 in the last 90 days; 10 in the last 30 days; 87 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 6,088 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, May 24, 1995; 48 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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