Aviation accident ATL05FA032

5 fatal · Cessna 421B · 2004-12-02 · Apison, TN, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL05FA032
Event ID: 20041207X01930
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-12-02
Location: Apison, TN, USA
Coordinates: 35.081111, -85.009162

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 5
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 6

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 421B
Registration: N421SD
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper identification of a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb resulting in a collision with trees and the ground. A factor was a partial failure of the left engine starter adapter due to overload.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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