Pilot reported baggage door became open during initial climb and returned to the airport.

Date: 2025-12 · Aircraft: PA-34-200T Turbo Seneca II · Phase: takeoff

Anomalies: aircraft-equipment-problem-critical

Synopsis

Pilot reported baggage door became open during initial climb and returned to the airport.

Narrative

Advised ATC at ZZZ airport right after take off under LIFR Condition (1 1/4 sm. Make Visual Landing without INST APCH. Ceiling was 400ft above ceiling. Above 400ft Flight Visibility was 0 sm. Right after takeoff; just after wheel off front baggage door was open. And interrupt to gaining airspeed. When I try to gaining airspeed front baggage door starting banded and crack on the composite. At that time I decided make a landing on the departure airport. I requested priority handling to the ZZZ Tower and let them know about a front baggage door open. Reason why for the request was due to Low IFR Condition with make a traffic pattern and front baggage door stating banded and cracking I think it could be falling down to ground at LIFR condition. Right After I make a TP Altitude above 300 Ground Level due to familial this area. and make a short distance with a RWY Environment to maintaining visual insight until touch down on the Rwy XXR. No one Injury and aircraft condition was okay and already make a paper work with Fire Department of ZZZ Airport and ZZZ TWR.

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