As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 445 - ROW-ABQ - PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AS THE CREW SECURED THE AIRSTAIR DOOR, THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. THE DOOR WAS OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE AND THE PASSENGERS WERE DEPLANED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE DOOR HANDLE AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)