皇冠体育app

Europa, G-OURO

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft鈥檚 gull-wing doors were closed during pre-flight preparation. However, the pilot reported that he did not turn round to check that the rear securing pin was properly engaged to ensure door locking. Nothing unusual was noticed during takeoff until the aircraft was passing a height of 300 ft, at which point the pilot鈥檚 door opened and, after about four seconds, detached from the aircraft. As the door detached, it struck the port wing trailing edge, causing superficial damage. 皇冠体育app pilot made a 鈥楶AN PAN鈥� call and returned to a normal landing at Turweston. He attributed the loss of the door to his failure to carry out a visual check for correct engagement of the rear locking pin.

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