Accident · 2009-05-15
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-05-15
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-32-301 (N8374T)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- CARLOS SEAN N Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- CARLOS SEAN N
Probable cause
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly maintain the cargo door latch, resulting in an in-flight opening and separation of the cargo door, and substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator when it was struck by remnants of the cargo door.
Source: NTSB case ANC09CA048Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 60 | Class 1 (2009-03-30) | 10,084 total · 2,000 in this make/model · 9,678 as PIC · 25 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.