AAIB investigation Diamond DA 40 NG, G-LDGB
Diamond DA 40 NG (G-LDGB), rear passenger door detached from aircraft, 3 nm north-west of Oxford Airport, 16 May 2023
Whilst conducting an instrument flying training lesson the rear door detached from the aircraft. The instructor inadvertently disengaged the primary locking mechanism whilst pressing the rear door handle to demonstrate to students how to secure it in the event of an in-flight Primary Flying Display (PFD) door warning. The aircraft landed safely and there were no injuries. The Operator undertook a number of safety actions following the event.
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