Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 27, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA204
Location
GALLATIN, TN
Event ID
20001213X29040
Coordinates
36.369098, -86.450195
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT USED AN UNSUITABLE RUNWAY AREA (TERRAIN) FOR TAKEOFF. RELATED FACTORS WERE: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE RUNWAY, RUNWAY CONDITIONS (UNEVEN SURFACE & TALL GRASS), AND THE FENCE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5684S
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MB-124
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALLEE WILLIAM H
Address
RT 3 CATO ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37218
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL89LA204