# NTSB ATL06CA080: Cessna 525, N545TG, Murfreesboro, TN, May 16, 2006 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: May 16, 2006, 18:15 local (23:15 UTC) - Place: Murfreesboro, TN - Coordinates: 35.880554, -86.380554 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.8806&lon=-86.3806&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 7 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 3, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Nashville FSDO-03 - NTSB case key (mKey): 63698 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL06CA080 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/63698/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA080 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - wet - aircraft performance,hydroplaning condition - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Main gear collapsed, landing - roll - landing gear,main gear - overload ## Analysis The pilot stated that he was cleared by approach control for a visual approach to runway 18 at Murphreesboro Municipal Airport. The pilot tuned up the Airport Terminal Information System information on the airplane radio. The winds were reported at 240-degrees at 3 knots and the runway was wet. The pilot entered the traffic pattern, completed the before landing checklist, lowered the landing gear, and approach flaps on base leg. The pilot turned the airplane on final approach, lowered the flaps to the full down position, and activated the anti skid. The pilot landed the airplane on the first one third of the runway. The pilot stated that a front was approaching the airport and upon touchdown the wind had changed and heavy rains had started. The airplane touched down and started hydroplaning at midfield. The pilot stated there was insufficient runway remaining for him to initiate a go-around. The airplane went off the runway sideways, collapsed the left main landing gear, and came to a complete stop. The pilot completed the engine shutdown and he and the 6 passengers exited the airplane. After exiting the airplane the pilot observed the left flap had separated from the airframe and there was structural damage to the left wing. The pilot stated to the NTSB investigator-in-charge that he lost directional control of the airplane as it was hydroplaning down the runway. He further stated there was no mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident. ## Factual narrative On May 16, 2006, at 1815 central daylight time, a Cessna 525, N545TG, registered to Interstate Warehousing Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 business flight, collapsed a left main landing gear on landing roll out at Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, Murphreesboro, Tennessee. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The airline transport pilot and 6 passengers reported no injuries. The flight originated from Newport News, Virginia, on May 16, 2006, at 1715 eastern daylight time. The pilot stated upon arrival in the Murphreesboro area he was cleared by Nashville Approach Control for a visual approach to runway 18 at Murphreesboro Municipal Airport. The pilot tuned up the Airport Terminal Information System information on the airplane radio. The winds were reported at 240-degrees at 3 knots and the runway was wet. The pilot entered the traffic pattern, completed the before landing checklist, lowered the landing gear, and approach flaps on base leg. The pilot turned the airplane on final approach, lowered the flaps to the full down position, and activated the anti skid. The pilot landed the airplane on the first one third of the runway. The pilot stated a front was approaching the airport and upon touchdown the wind had changed and heavy rains had started. The airplane started hydroplaning at midfield and there was insufficient runway remaining for the pilot to initiate a go-around. The airplane went off the runway sideways, collapsed the left main landing gear, and came to a complete stop. The pilot completed the engine shutdown and he and the 6 passengers exited the airplane. After exiting the airplane the pilot stated he observed the left flap had separated from the airframe and there was structural damage to the left wing. The pilot stated to the NTSB investigator-in-charge that he lost directional control of the airplane as it was hydroplaning down the runway. He further stated there was no mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N545TG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N545TG), registered now, S/N 525-0545, built 2004 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 525 - Registry model: [Cessna 525](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-525) (registry code 2076601) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Williams FJ-44 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/williams-fj-44-series) (registry code 66000, turbo-fan) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 525-0545 - Airframe hours: 243 - Engines: Williams International FJ44-1A 1900 lbs thrust turbo fan - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Business, Part 91 - Registered owner: Interstate Warehousing Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Continuous airworthiness, February 1, 2006, 104 hours before - Departed: KPHF, Newport News, VA - Destination: KMBT, Murphreesboro, TN - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: KMBT, Murphreesboro Municipal, runway 18, 3,898 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 52; injuries: none; airline transport, commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review July 1, 2005; seat: left; flight hours: 8,700 total, 60 in this make and model, 8,500 as pilot in command, 60 in the last 90 days, 35 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 240° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 5,500 ft broken - Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 48 °F - Altimeter: 29.81 inHg - Observed at: MBT ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20060516010869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060516010869A), May 16, 2006: Cessna 525, Murfreesboro, TN, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot proceeded with landing (rwy 18) with weather (thunderstorm line) rapidly approaching. Wind direction change and aircraft experienced tailwind… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.