Madisonville, TX (June 14, 2021) – An airplane crash in southeast Texas caused the death of one person and injury to five more on Monday, June 14th.
A local news source reported that the small aircraft split in half during the crash, which occurred when it attempted to land at Madisonville Municipal Airport outside of Houston at about 1:00 a.m.
The deceased victim has since been identified as Sgt. Justin Ruiz.
The five crash victims were in critical condition when they were airlifted to local hospitals.
Authorities are now investigating what caused the crash.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Mr. Justin Ruiz, at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Airplane Accidents in Madisonville

Even though, statistically speaking, air travel is the safest form of transportation, there are still plenty of risks involved, particularly when faulty equipment might be to blame. This is one of the main reasons for the substantial regulation imposed on the aviation production trade.
Defective equipment is something no one wants to encounter while they are several thousand feet in the air. Following any kind of aviation accident, a thorough investigation has to be carried out in order to determine exactly what went wrong and if the crash might have been avoided.
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and the most densely populated city in Texas. Houston is also one of the country’s most dangerous places to drive. On average, the Lone Star State sees more than 400,000 car accidents per year or over 1,000 per day. This is equivalent to approximately one car accident every 71 seconds.
If you are a resident of Houston, your chance of being injured in a traffic collision is higher than most. In the event of an accident, you should seek the assistance of a Houston personal injury attorney who is willing and prepared to fight for the financial compensation you may be entitled to.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident in Houston, you may be wondering how you could even afford to hire an attorney right now. At Williams Hart & Boundas, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no upfront or out-of-pocket fees. We only get paid if we win your case and you are awarded full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and incurred losses.
If you’re facing expensive medical bills, costly vehicle repairs, and time away from work due to your injuries, you should consider filing a personal injury claim for financial compensation. When handled appropriately, an injury claim or lawsuit may result in thousands or even millions of dollars in financial compensation depending on the circumstances of your collision. Hiring a lawyer from Williams Hart & Boundas means that you’ll receive professional legal estimates concerning how much your injury claim could be worth, and we’ll communicate with the insurance companies so you don’t have to. If need be, we will represent your personal injury lawsuit in court. We will do whatever it takes to help you recover from your recent collision and get the justice you deserve.
Call the Law Office of Williams Hart & Boundas today at 512-968-0051 in the event that you or someone you love has sustained injuries or lost their life in a car accident caused by the negligence of another person. We can help you get through this.
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Disclaimer: We write these posts with the intention of providing general information about driving safety with the hope that people will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being seriously injured in an accident. If you are in an accident, we want to make sure that you know how to react appropriately. This post is not intended to be deemed as legal or medical advice of any kind. The picture used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.