2 fatal · Cessna 525 · 2007-01-12 · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX07MA069
Event ID
20070123X00090
Type
Accident
Date
2007-01-12
Location
Van Nuys, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.225555, -118.493614
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
525
Registration
N77215
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the second pilots inadequate preflight, failure to properly secure the front baggage door, and the front left baggage door opening in flight, which likely distracted the first pilot.