# SDR ESPA20040005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 15, 2004
- Submitted: October 20, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N190PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N190PA), registered now
- Make and model: Gulstm G159
- Aircraft serial: 195
- Aircraft time: 25,154 hours, 21,744 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Door
- Condition: Unsecure
- Location: Cargo Bay
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: W, E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA20040005

## Discrepancy

CARGO DOOR CAME OPEN IN FLIGHT.  CREW LANDED SAFELY.  IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED BEFORE TAKEOFF.

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