Bonanza 36 crash into car park in Pennsylvania.

[red750]

A Bonanza 36 crashed into a car park in Pennsylvania and burst into flames. All 5 POB escaped, although with burns, some severe. Reports say the crash was caused when the door opened in flight.  They did not say whether it was the front door or rear double doors.

 

Many years ago, when I was doing solo circuits in a V-tail Bonanza at Moorabbin, the door popped open on downwind. I had read in the POH that this could happen, but could be handled easily. It was cold and windy, and a bit ofd a surprise. I completed the circuit as a full stop landing and closed the door, before resuming touch and goes.

 

 

[Freizeitpilot]

I was a pax in a Bonanza years ago on a flight to Lightning Ridge when the top latch of the door popped open. No big deal - landed at Coona and closed it.

[facthunter]

More of a distraction than a problem if you allow it to be. Nev