# NTSB Accident ATL89LA204
> **BEECH A23-19** · 1989-08-27 · GALLATIN, TN, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89LA204
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29040
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-27
- **Location:** GALLATIN, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.369098, -86.450195
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** A23-19
- **Registration:** N5684S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

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.

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