Accident · 2009-07-23

NTSB case CEN09CA470 · RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY C90A · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2009-07-23
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY C90A (N405DD)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
UND AEROSPACE FOUNDATION Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
UND Aerospace Foundation

Probable cause

The cabin entry door inadvertently opening during initial climb.

Source: NTSB case CEN09CA470

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
PilotAirline transport pilot / Flight instructorAirplane29Class 1 (2008-03-25)4,843 total · 56 in this make/model · 2,367 as PIC · 118 last 90 days
Co-pilotFlight instructor / Commercial24Class 1 (2006-04-20)

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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