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CA.IX.C.K5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

Inadvertent door or window opening.

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Inadvertent door or window opening.

Bottom line

Rather, an open door accident is caused by the pilot’s distraction or failure to maintain control of the airplane.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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