Oct 29, 1997
Accident
Substantial AUGUSTA, KS
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
failure of the aircraft owner to reinstall the quick release hinge pins/safety pins, and failure of the pilot to notice the missing pins during the aircraft preflight, which resulted in separation of the main entry door during flight.
NTSB CHI98LA027