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Podcast: Flight Safety Detectives
Episode: Aircraft Cargo Door Headaches – Episode 173
Description: This episode dives into the design and maintenance of aircraft cargo doors. Many aviation safety incidents with cargo doors are documented as maintenance issues, but some have caused notable air crashes.
Todd Curtis and John Goglia focus on the 1989 plane crash of an Evergreen International Airlines DC9. The first officer did not properly close the main deck cargo door. The door came open shortly after takeoff, which led to a loss of control and a crash.
John shares his long history dealing with cargo door issues. He shares how door engineering has evolved over time...