# NTSB Accident ATL05FA032
> **Cessna 421B** · 2004-12-02 · Apison, TN, USA · FATL
## 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.

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