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Cabin Door Opening Prompts Return, Hard Landing Collapses Gear (N6636Y)

Fayetteville, AR, US

On October 4, 1992, a Beech C24R (registration N6636Y) operated by Proflight Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Fayetteville, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE DOOR PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a VFR departure, the right-side cabin door opened, prompting the pilot to return to the airport. The airplane struck the ground hard on landing, collapsing the right main landing gear.

Event Overview

During a visual flight rules (VFR) departure, the cabin door on the right side of the airplane came open. The pilot, who was occupying the left seat at the time, decided to return to the airport for landing.

Return and Landing

The altitude that had been reached when the door opened was maintained throughout a modified traffic pattern as the pilot flew back to the airport. During the landing sequence, the airplane made hard contact with the ground, causing the right main landing gear to collapse.

Outcome

No further details were provided regarding the extent of damage or injuries. The incident remains documented as a hard landing with collapse of the right main landing gear following an in-flight door opening.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Oct 1992 Beech C24R accident near Fayetteville, AR?

During a VFR departure, the right-side cabin door opened, prompting the pilot to return to the airport. The airplane struck the ground hard on landing, collapsing the right main landing gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Oct 1992 Beech C24R accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Oct 1992 involved a Beech C24R, registration N6636Y, operated by Proflight Inc., at Fayetteville, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE DOOR PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15864. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.