Cargo door separation on Bombardier Learjet 60 during flight to Rome

No fatalities • Europe, Unknown

The cargo compartment door of a Learjet 60 detached from the aircraft while en route from Saint Petersburg to Rome.

What happened

On February 12, 2012, a Bombardier Learjet 60, operating under Estonia registration ES-PVP, experienced an in-flight separation of its cargo compartment door. The aircraft was performing a flight from Pulkovo Airport (ULLI) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to Rome-Ciampino Airport (LIRA) in Italy.

The loss of the door was discovered after the aircraft had landed at LIRA. The incident resulted in no injuries to the two crewmembers or the four passengers on board, though the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the available report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Feb 2012 BOMBARDIER 60 accident near Europe, Unknown?

The cargo compartment door of a Learjet 60 detached from the aircraft while en route from Saint Petersburg to Rome.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Feb 2012 BOMBARDIER 60 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Feb 2012 involved a BOMBARDIER 60, operated by Panaviatic Ltd, at Europe, Unknown.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the available report.

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