# NTSB Accident ANC09CA048
> **PIPER PA-32-301** · 2009-05-16 · Birchwood, AK, USA · NONE
## 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.

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