# NTSB Accident ATL89FA189
> **CONVAIR 640 (340D)** · 1989-08-03 · ATLANTA, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89FA189
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29023
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-03
- **Location:** ATLANTA, GA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CONVAIR
- **Model:** 640 (340D)
- **Registration:** N5509K
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO PLACE THE AIRPLANE AT A POSITION FROM WHICH A STABILIZED APPROACH TO LANDING COULD BE MADE. HIS PROCEDURE FOR THE RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING WAS INADEQUATE AND THE NOSE GEAR STRUCTURAL STRENGTH WAS EXCEEDED DURING FOLLOWING TOUCHDOWNS.

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