# NTSB Incident DEN03IA101
> **Boeing 757-200** · 2003-06-10 · Dodge City, KS, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN03IA101
- **Event ID:** 20030616X00873
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 2003-06-10
- **Location:** Dodge City, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.750396, -100.009208
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 173
- **Total aboard:** 174
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Boeing
- **Model:** 757-200
- **Registration:** N704X
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the inadvertent activation of the flight deck door's upper pressure relief latch during closure of the door, resulting in the deployment of the upper decompression panel which subsequently struck the captain.  Contributing factors included the operator's improper compliance with the door manufacturer's service bulletin, the operator's inadequate service and maintenance of the flight deck door, and the door manufacturer's inadequate service bulletin compliance determination.

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