What was found
LGA - FLT 417 - PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, FLIGHT CREW REPORTED BELT LOADER STRUCK AIRCRAFT AFT OF FORWARD CARGO DOOR, SECTION 43, FS 500, BETWEEN STRINGER 23R AND 25R, CREATING A VERTICAL HOLE IN THE FUSELAGE SKIN APPROXIMATELY 12 TO 14 INCHES LONG. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED TEMPORARY DOUBLER AND FERRIED AIRCRAFT TO DEN. REPAIRED DAMAGED AREA PER EA 53-737-078B AND EA 53-737-079. (M)