# NTSB FTW94LA054: Boeing A75N1, N55133, Madisonville, TX, December 19, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: December 19, 1993, 14:23 local (20:23 UTC)
- Place: Madisonville, TX
- Coordinates: 30.950433, -95.900283 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.9504&lon=-95.9003&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 1, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 18980
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW94LA054
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18980/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA054

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER. FACTORS WERE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND COLLISION WITH A SIGN.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight encounter with weather, cruise
  - weather condition - haze/smoke (contributing factor)
  - flight into known adverse weather - continued, pilot in command (cause)
  - precautionary landing - performed, pilot in command
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - sign (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND ON A ROAD WHEN OUTSIDE VISUAL REFERENCES DIMINISHED. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A ROAD SIGN AND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL.

## Factual narrative

On December 19, 1993, at 1423 central standard time, a Boeing A75N1, N55133, was substantially damaged during a precautionary landing near Madisonville, Texas, due to deteriorating weather conditions.  The airline transport rated pilot was not injured.  Instrument meteorological conditions existed throughout the area.

The pilot reported, during an interview conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, that he encountered low ceilings and attempted to land on a road. During the landing the aircraft struck a roadside marker and spun around, collapsing a landing gear and damaging the wing spar.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N55133](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55133), registered now, S/N 75-867, built 1941 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BOEING A75N1
- Registry model: [Boeing A75N1(PT17)](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-a75n1-pt17) (registry code 1380134) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental W670 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-w670-series) (registry code 17018, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 75-867
- Engines: P&W R-985 450 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Kaydet, Inc
- Departed: 7E6, CLARKSVILLE, TN
- Destination: CFD, BRYAN, TX

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 71; airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, multi-engine sea, single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: unknown; flight hours: 36,000 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Not reported
- Wind: 130° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 3 statute miles
- Temperature: 52 °F, dew point 50 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: CLL

## 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 19931219052299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931219052299A), Dec 19, 1993: Boeing A75N1, Madisonville, TX, Substantial damage. Encountered low ceilings rain and fog. Struck a sign during precautionary landing on a road.

## Other investigations on N55133 (1)

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.

- [NTSB FTW03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA144), Apr 26, 2003: Boeing A75N1 (N55133), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

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.

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