Incident · 2010-10-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-10-18
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B19 (N938SW)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SkyWest Airlines
Probable cause
The overextension of the main cabin door due to difficulty opening the door because the power-assist motor cable was lodged within the main cabin door assembly.
Source: NTSB case WPR11IA019Flight 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 | Airplane | 41 | Class 1 (2010-07-07) | 11,490 total · 4,618 in this make/model |
| Co-pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 55 | Class 1 (2010-04-19) | 8,871 total · 1,574 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.