AAIB investigation to Beechcraft King Air C90GTx, D-IMEP

Beechcraft King Air C90 GTx (D-IMEP), passenger cabin door opened after takeoff, London Biggin Hill Airport, 1 June 2024

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 November 2024

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 June 2024
• Aircraft type: Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
• Location: London Biggin Hill Airport
• Registration: D-IMEP

The cabin door, although the external door handle appeared to be in the locked position, opened during the climb after takeoff. The aircraft returned for a safe landing.

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Published 14 November 2024