# NTSB Accident ATL91FA074
> **BEECH 60** · 1991-04-01 · KINSTON, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL91FA074
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16718
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-04-01
- **Location:** KINSTON, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.270179, -77.590858
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** 60
- **Registration:** N311MC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNSECURED BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT.

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