ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386131
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| Date: | Wednesday 14 March 2001 |
| Time: | 11:10 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-23-160 |
| Owner/operator: | Clyde Edward Bantz |
| Registration: | N333PE |
| MSN: | 2007 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2200 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Anza, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fallbrook, CA (L18) |
| Fort Mohave, AZ (A20) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The cabin door opened in cruise flight and the private pilot subsequently lost control of the twin-engine airplane. The airplane entered a descending right turn, and when ground impact was imminent, the pilot shut down the engines and feathered the propellers. The airplane then impacted the ground in a field. According to FAA inspectors, the door would not lock due to improperly installed upholstery. The pilot/owner reported he did not get a certificated mechanic to inspect and sign off on the upholstery modification.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the opening of the cockpit/cabin door. The door came open because of improperly installed upholstery, which resulted in the inability to lock the door.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX01LA117
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 11:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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