Not my proudest sunday.....
We took off from a warm place and had the door open while taxing, however, I failed to properly close the door prior to T/O. While climbing @ 5500 ft, I noticed the door latch not secure. I moved the latch and pop...the door cracked open. My wife and kids were not amused to say the least.
I have had doors open in barons previously and they are a non event. First time in the aztec. Also a non event, but the plane shakes funny with the door open.
Its been bugging me all night & morning that I let that happen, failed to use the checklist and have visual confirmation. Live and learn I guess, but its the little crap that can kill you.
Rgs
Patrick.
We took off from a warm place and had the door open while taxing, however, I failed to properly close the door prior to T/O. While climbing @ 5500 ft, I noticed the door latch not secure. I moved the latch and pop...the door cracked open. My wife and kids were not amused to say the least.
I have had doors open in barons previously and they are a non event. First time in the aztec. Also a non event, but the plane shakes funny with the door open.
Its been bugging me all night & morning that I let that happen, failed to use the checklist and have visual confirmation. Live and learn I guess, but its the little crap that can kill you.
Rgs
Patrick.
