NONE · PIPER PA-32-301 · 2009-05-16 · Birchwood, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC09CA048
Event ID
20090526X95935
Type
Accident
Date
2009-05-16
Location
Birchwood, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.41611, -149.508331
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-32-301
Registration
N8374T
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly maintain the cargo door latch, resulting in an in-flight opening and separation of the cargo door, and substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator when it was struck by remnants of the cargo door.