Probable cause
The flight crew’s failure to ensure that the cargo door was properly fastened before departure.
NTSB analysis
The flight crew reported that they heard a “bang” followed by a caution light for the cargo door. The flight crew diverted the airplane and performed a precautionary landing without incident. Upon landing, it was determined that a section of the cargo door was missing. The pilot subsequently reported that the door latch was not properly fastened. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions and that the door, which was not fastened, came off after takeoff. The missing section was not located.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12IA592 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 29, 2012
- Type
- Incident
- Place
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Nearest airport
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Ai (MKC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
British Aerospace BAE JETSTREAM 3101
- N-number
- N695MA
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Minor
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
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