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April 13, 2007 · Cessna U206G · N756HQ
Glendale, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N756HQ
Operator
Steve R Roberts
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA117
The private pilot reported that he was conducting a flight for night currency. Shortly after takeoff, approximately 20 feet above ground level (agl), the rear cargo door opened. The pilot landed on the remaining runway without further incident. Post accident examination of the cargo door revealed substantial damage to the door support assembly and fuselage. The pilot stated he secured the door prior to takeoff; however, he did not have the door fully pushed in and latched.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to properly latch the door prior to takeoff.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that he was conducting a flight for night currency. Shortly after takeoff, approximately 20 feet above ground level (agl), the rear cargo door opened. The pilot landed on the remaining runway without further incident. Post accident examination of the cargo door revealed substantial damage to the door support assembly and fuselage. The pilot stated he secured the door prior to takeoff; however, he did not have the door fully pushed in and latched.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 MST
Nearest AirportGlendale Municipal (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length7150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN756HQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteve R Roberts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC