# NTSB Accident IAD96LA072
> **Piper PA-60-600** · 1996-05-07 · SYRACUSE, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD96LA072
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05787
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-05-07
- **Location:** SYRACUSE, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.040756, -76.139122
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-60-600
- **Registration:** N222KD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to ensure that his hand would remain clear of the propeller, while attempting to take remedial action to secure the clam shell door.  The unlatching and separation of the clam shell door from the aircraft were related factors.

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