On March 5, 1988, a Cessna 340A (registration N4329C) was involved in an aviation accident near Lincolnton, NC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Shortly after liftoff, the pilot-in-command noticed the nose baggage compartment door pop open. During a teardrop return maneuver, the door opened fully, the aircraft stalled, and it struck the ground left of the runway.
Incident Narrative
Immediately after liftoff for a local flight, the pilot-in-command, who was seated in the right seat, noticed the front edge of the nose baggage compartment door "pop open." He took over control of the aircraft and attempted a teardrop-shaped return to the opposite runway. During this maneuver, the baggage door opened fully. The pilot was then unable to achieve proper alignment with the runway. He subsequently banked the aircraft to the left. In his own words, "the airplane quit flying," meaning the aircraft stalled. The aircraft then collided with the airport surface to the left of the runway and came to a stop. The source provides no further information on the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, number of occupants, injuries, or damage.