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October 27, 1995 · Cessna 150M · N714AS

Port Arthur, TX

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Port Arthur, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N714AS
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW96LA044

The pilot programmed a detailed flight log for his intended cross-country flight along the gulf coast. A weather briefing was obtained, and the weather for the route of flight remained VMC. The airplane departed at approximately 1530. Concerned relatives reported the airplane missing after it failed to arrive at its proposed refueling stop. A search was coordinated and conducted by the Civil Air Patrol. The body of the pilot washed ashore 7 days after his departure. The autopsy concluded that the cause of death was drowning in the ocean. No trace of the remains of the airplane were found. The airplane was presumed to have been destroyed.

Full Narrative

On October 27, 1995, at approximately 1830 central daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N714AS, was reported overdue and missing after it failed to arrive at its planned intermediate refueling stop. The instrument rated commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was fatally injured. The aircraft, owned by Mike J. Cousins, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from the Braithwaite Park Airport, near Braithwaite, Louisiana, at approximately 1530. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed throughout the area for the personal cross country flight for which a flight plan was not filed. Weather reports from reporting stations in the area of the accident are enclosed. According to the pilot's father, the pilot had programmed a detailed flight log using a portable GPS which was carried on board the airplane. The final destination was the Castroville Municipal Airport, near Castroville, Texas. A refueling stop was planned at Galveston, Texas. The pilot was provided a preflight weather briefing by the DeRidder Automatic Flight Service Station between 1318 and 1325. The airplane was equipped with an electronic locator transmitter. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) search and rescue efforts were coordinated by the CAP's Lakefront Wing, at New Orleans, Louisiana. The pilot's body was found on a beach near the Sabine River Pass, near Port Arthur, Texas, approximately 7 days after takeoff. A flight bag, bearing the pilot's name was also found beached approximately one mile west of the location where the body was found. An autopsy and toxicological tests were performed. The autopsy was conducted by the Jefferson County Morgue on November 5, 1995. No sign of trauma was found and the cause of death was determined to be from drowning. Toxicological tests were negative. According to the airplane's owner there were 2 life vests aboard the airplane. No reports regarding any trace of the wreckage have been received by the United States Coast Guard or any of the major operators in the gulf coast. It is presumed that the airplane was destroyed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN714AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1700 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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