# NTSB Accident LAX93FA287
> **CESSNA 402C** · 1993-07-12 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX93FA287
- **Event ID:** 20001211X12934
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-07-12
- **Location:** LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 402C
- **Registration:** N818AN
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE NOSE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR WAS SECURED.

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