# NTSB Accident LAX98FA048
> **Piper PA-23-250** · 1997-11-27 · CARSON CITY, NV, USA · FATL
## 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.

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