NTSB CAROL · Event
Event SEA07CA117
Registry · N756HQ
FAA Aircraft Registry record.
Make / Model
CESSNA U206G
TCDS
A4CE · CESSNA
Seats / Engines
6 seats · 1 engine
Last airworthiness date
19771107
ADS-B equipped
Yes — Mode-S AA3111
Registrant of record
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry (releasable master file).
Aircraft involved
Probable cause & findings
The pilot's failure to properly latch the door prior to takeoff.
Factual narrative
The private pilot reported that he was conducting a flight for night currency. Shortly after takeoff, approximately 20 feet above ground level (agl), the rear cargo door opened. The pilot landed on the remaining runway without further incident. Post accident examination of the cargo door revealed substantial damage to the door support assembly and fuselage. The pilot stated he secured the door prior to takeoff; however, he did not have the door fully pushed in and latched. The private pilot reported that he was conducting a flight for night currency. Shortly after takeoff, approximately 20 feet above ground level (agl), the rear cargo door opened. The pilot landed on the remaining runway without further incident. Post accident examination of the cargo door revealed substantial damage to the door support assembly and fuselage. The pilot stated he secured the door prior to takeoff; however, he did not have the door fully pushed in and latched. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12
Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file
NTSB_2007_SEA07CA117.txt.
Findings + structured fields enriched from FAA avall.mdb.
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