4 fatal · Piper PA-23-250 · 1997-11-27 · CARSON CITY, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98FA048
Event ID
20001208X09196
Type
Accident
Date
1997-11-27
Location
CARSON CITY, NV, USA
Coordinates
39.139682, -119.710479
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-23-250
Registration
N6933Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after being distracted by the nose baggage door opening in-flight resulting in a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and lack of experience in the type aircraft.